Posted on Jan 18, 2019
Is my employer allowed to reduce my status (full time to part time) due to my military drill schedule?
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I informed them verbally and in writing (resume and application) that I was part of the Reserves, they hired me, and all of a sudden cut my hours because they didn’t realize “it was this many dates,” I’m just wondering if they’re allowed to do this? I really don’t want a part time job.
Posted 6 y ago
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If you are under probation because you are a new hire, then they have the right to cut your hours. I never really was much of a union person until my employer told me to choose between my job and the Army National Guard. Even though you have the employer support of the guard and Reserve, they can still mess with you like what's happening now. When I was mobilized for one year Homeland Security under operation Noble eagle, it was great to get away from my employer and all the stress. I then decided not to go back and I joined the Idaho Army National Guard and volunteered to go to Iraq in 2004 and 2005. After that mission was over, I decided to move to Canada. I had met my future wife while on military leave in Las Vegas, Nevada. Because of moving to Canada, I ended up working for United Parcel Service in Canada. They have a Teamsters Union and they hired me knowing I was an army officer. My employer only asks for a one month's notice for any training I have. Just after I finishec probation in 2008, I inform my employer that I was being mobilized to go to Afghanistan with my Army reserve unit. My job was protected. Hopefully others here can give some advice.
CSM Charles Hayden CPT Chris Loomis CPT (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC John Shaw LTC John Mohor
CSM Charles Hayden CPT Chris Loomis CPT (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC John Shaw LTC John Mohor
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Something similar happened to me. I started a job and worked 39 hours week. Then I had to go to school to reclass for 4 months and when I came back, I wasn’t ever scheduled for more than 30 hours. I didn’t bother to make a big deal about it because I was leaving for Afghanistan a few months later. I could have probably ended up with a soldi case though.
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This doesn't pass the smell test. Contact esgr immediately at esgr.mil, and they will talk to your employer on your behalf.
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