Question regarding new job?
Asked by mrjackson206
Hey thanks for taking the time to help me understand this situation a little bit more first. Next, my question is this. I have just been hired by Winco Foods as a checker. This is going to be a second job for me. Today i spoke with one of the managers regarding orientation since they just hired me on. Initially i didnt remember that i had this coming Tues off, and i asked did she have any orientation times later than 10am on any day, because of the timing with my primary job. She asked what is your second job, and i was confused because when i filled out my application it clearly stated my availability (10am-12am for them in particular), and that is what reflects on my application. She thought i was going to be putting in a 14day notice (which i am not). Alas i was still hired so quite naturally i would think they would know my availability. So my question is in the future if they try and let me go, because of the hours.... Is this wrongful termination? And what can i do?

Best Answer:
I use to work in a human resources dept. for a fairly large company as an hr rep. And I have a split response to your question. Professionally speaking I wld say that no it wldn't be a wrongful termination, simply b/c the majority of employers will now advice you of a termination policy up front - this policy will state that both the employee and the employer has the right at any time to terminate the relationship/assignment/contract, etc. and basically find a legal clause to let you go w/o disc lousing their feelings towards your schedule for another place of employment leaving you w/o proof, only an allegation towards their reasoning for firing you. Morally I think that wld be wrong if such a thing were to happen. If you are ever faced with this challenge in the future, I would recommend that you advise the individual that you are challenged by that you were up front with you availability early on and give the name of the individual that you spoke with initially regarding the position and your hours. Your response to this hypothetical scenario wld determine how deep and detailed with names & dates of each situation you should be in the event that such a thing wld occur. I hope everything works out for you.
professional exp.
Answered by Ruby

I think you got a very good point saying that "they would know my availabilty". If your managers don't know what they've hired you for, no wonder you're confused yourself. If I were you I wouldn't worry too much and let things fall into their place eventually. If you're challenged just say that you are doing your best, with best will and could your direct manager be kind enough to give clear instructions, making sure everyone understands and agree? Go to his/her manager or human ressources if the thing doesn't get any clearer and you intend to stay there and do your job. You'll be appreciated for that.
Answered by eg