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Can an employer make you do something that's not in your job description?
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Well, he can fire you if you don't.
Well, he can fire you if you don't.
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Maybe
Answered by Jay H
Answered by Jay H
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no it's not your job but you could do it as a favor
Answered by Al
Answered by Al
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they cant MAKE you
you decide whether or not to do it
Answered by someone's wifey for lifey
Answered by someone's wifey for lifey
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depends on what it is
Answered by Pablo
Answered by Pablo
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Tell him no means no and you have the right to a safe workplace.
Answered by Juan R
Answered by Juan R
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no. and you can refuse to do anything if you feel there is a risk to you.
Answered by msroboto
Answered by msroboto
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i just asked my mum and she said "if it said ad hoc duties as required", then yes.
Answered by Olivia
Answered by Olivia
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As long as it's reasonable.
Answered by Lucy E
Answered by Lucy E
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Non Union...Yes, he can make you pull weeds from the flower beds outside the building.
Union, no.
Answered by Here I Am
Answered by Here I Am
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yes, if you are a cook and you drop food on the floor he can make you clean it up.....
Answered by i
Answered by i
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Depends on the employment contract that you signed.
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Answered by Life Skills
Answered by Life Skills
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no he/she cann not.
there is a number .. i will get back to you if i get it
it's the workers union number .. if you have a complain
or something else, you can contact them and they will take
a look at your problem .
it is the employers' responisibility to tell you beforehand what the job involves
Answered by PARAMJIT B
Answered by PARAMJIT B
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It depends how far off it is. Like, if you're a nurse, your employer can't make you go wash his car or ask you to perform heart surgery or something.
Answered by rlsejhm
Answered by rlsejhm
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Oh yes! Do what your boss says. When I was a waitress I did things that the cashier is supposed to do.
Answered by Blair H
Answered by Blair H
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depends on what they want u to do
Answered by misscna73
Answered by misscna73
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Yes, they do it all the time and if you refuse, it's called insubordination. If you have a union, you can report it and they can help but if no union, they'll say you're not "pitching in" when they need help or you're not a "team player."
Answered by Lisa W
Answered by Lisa W
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Yes, because most terms and conditions now says.....to comply with any reasonable request........is it a reasonable request ?
Answered by morphy
Answered by morphy
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i believe so, he's the one writing the discription, and the discription is not required by law. i think the only stipulation is he can't have you do illegal things or things that are unsafe, but he can totally change your job at his whim, unless you have a contract , or are union, that may be a different story, then you are probably obligated to do only those things specified.
Answered by gary s
Answered by gary s
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no.all you have to do is pull out your handbook and if that employer keeps on persisting, go to your union if you have one,if not call the labor board.
Answered by Danielle J
Answered by Danielle J
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Yes, of course. Unless it is something so complicated that it requires a special license or training (like electrical wiring or plumbing).
If you want to ever get a raise, forget about saying, "it's not my job", and try to find ways that you can please your employer by helping your company instead. Lazy people never get promoted.
Answered by FratMan
Answered by FratMan
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Yes, in the real world you do as your employer asks. Just as long as it is not illegal, immoral or unsafe. You do not have to if you feel that you are unsure of your self to do it in a safe manner.
Answered by ibfroggie
Answered by ibfroggie
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Yes....When I hire people, I don't tell them every specific thing that they will be doing. If I ask them to do something, they are on my time. I have never asked anyone to do anything illegal or anything I wouldn't do myself. You are expected to do whatever your employer tells you as long as it is not illegal or immoral. If you don't like those areas of responsibility that he or she is giving you, you might want to find a new job.
Answered by hardhoustonprofessional
Answered by hardhoustonprofessional
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No, not really. But in the workplace there is always politics. How big of a deal is it to you? If it is something you don't feel you should have to do then talk to the union, if you belong to one. Or confront the boss about it....but then you are taking your chances at how he/she will react. It is important get a clear understanding of what will be expected on the job during the interview. But too late for that. Well good luck and I hope you get it worked out.
Answered by Jeanette
Answered by Jeanette
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If it is in the general area or loosely associated with your specified responsibilities and in particular if it will make you more adept at what you are already doing.
Answered by Cynic.
Answered by Cynic.
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A job description isn't necessarily your contract. If you signed a contract when taking the job that described your role, you'd definitely be entitled to refusing to do the task. Though at that point, you're risking your job.
If the task/duty is far from your job description, it's definitely worth resisting and at least saying you're not comfortable with it. Especially if it's something you're not trained to do or deal with.
If it's pretty close and something you're capable of doing. Why not? It might show some enthusiasm and lead to more opportunities.
Answered by Mike H
Answered by Mike H
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No, if you have signed a contract, broblem is defining the job, as job descriptions can stray into grey areas, best if you are in a union.
Answered by Apollo
Answered by Apollo
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this question is really vague. you'll need to be more specific. it also depends on where u work. if you're in a big company and they have an employee designated to solely do that task, then you might be able to say "well isnt so & so suppose to do this?" (but in a more respectable way). if it is a small company, like say a specialist doctor's office, where there are only 3 employees, you might have a job description but in the end, we all know its all about team work and everyone does a little bit of everything to help everyone out and keep the office running as smoothly as possible for the doctor, the employees and the patients as well.
Answered by MzDeeDeeL!C!Ou$
Answered by MzDeeDeeL!C!Ou$
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This is a very open question.
How much do you make?
How much do you need?
Do you have any other job offers?
Have you told him or her that you do not feel comfortable doing what they ask you to do?
Do you have enough money to wait several months or even years for a law suit to complete?
Does What they are asking you to do violate law?
Do you have authorized or written material evidence(Dr. or Government rehabilitation) saying that you have mental, or physical ailments which prevent you from doing the job they are asking you to do?
Can you beat up your employer?
To lawfully fire an employee you have to write them up with a warning for doing or refusing to do the same thing 4 times. Many times employers do not go through this formal legal practice, but simply get mad and say, "your fired". Under these circumstances, you are not "legally fired". If you return to work your employer may be able to have you arrested for trespassing on his or her property, but they still have to go through a legal, and proper manner of firing you, giving 4 warnings you sign for the same thing. If a person fires you un-professionally, you can hire a lawyer, and get your job back, or reach a settlement with the employer.
Answered by answer
Answered by answer
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Read your job description over carefully. It may include a sentence similiar to the following: "Job responsibilities include BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:" If it has something like that in it, the description pretty much is open to interpretation.
Answered by Birdlady
Answered by Birdlady
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Absolutely.
As long as it's not expressly in someone else's, they can.
Additionally, if they have a review of your job description (as some places do), and it's something that you've become accustomed to doing, you could request it be added.
And who knows? If it's substantial enough, you could get a raise as a result...
Answered by amma.marfo
Answered by amma.marfo
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~~When you are an employee you are required to do whatever is necessary for the company who employs you, as long as it is not illegal or dangerous. If you don't, then the company has legitimate rights to terminate your employment.~~
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