Amazon Shift Change Legality

Summary

California is an at-will employment state, allowing employers to change work hours or terminate employment without cause unless it violates specific agreements or discrimination laws. Check your employment contract for clauses on shift changes. California law doesnt require specific notice periods for shift changes unless stated in the contract. For personalized advice, contact the California Labor Commissioners Office.

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How should I explain my issue to you?
Hello Theresa! To assist you better, please provide a brief description of your legal issue. For example, are you dealing with a landlord-tenant dispute, a family law matter, or something else? Additionally, if location is relevant to your issue, please mention where you are located.
I am dealing with an employment issue! I am currently employed with Amazon! I started December *, * and it was for a seasonal position as a warehouse worker that deals with income and freight from orders online! During my training I was told that Amazon or that site in particular that I worked out we’re going to make some changes in the schedule in the new upcoming year which is * and that was that the daytime shift that I had was going to be changed to an evening shift after January *, *! And starting December *, * I was told by my trainee that I needed to go online and pick a shift that works best for me, but it wasn’t guaranteed to be approved and if for whatever reason if it wasn’t you were going to be given the shift that they would like you to work! However I asked if you couldn’t work any of the shifts that they had available then what would happen to your seasonal position? They said your job would end and you would no longer be working for Amazon however, I was just told by an HR manager that if you did not pick a shift that you will be automatically put on a shift without my consent! is this legal?
Hi Theresa! To assist you better, could you please provide your location? Employment laws can vary significantly depending on your state or country.
Location where I live or the location of the incident?
Hi Theresa! Please provide the location of the incident, which is your workplace. This will help me give you the most relevant information. Thank you!
Santa Clarita, CA
Hi Theresa, thank you for providing the details. Here are some key points regarding your situation:
- **At-Will Employment**: California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can generally change work hours or terminate employment without cause, unless it violates a specific agreement or discrimination laws.
- **Employment Contracts**: Check your employment contract for any clauses related to shift changes.
- **Notice Requirements**: California law doesn't mandate specific notice periods for shift changes unless stated in the contract.
For more personalized advice, you may consider contacting the California Labor Commissioner's Office:

California Labor Commissioner's Office


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse