Re: change to a Job description

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On 3/22/07, Terry wrote:
> On 3/14/07, mo shah wrote:
>> Is there any time period (either legally required or
>> considered reasonable) required to give an employee to
>> consider a change in their Job Description?
>
> No. Firstly, no employer is obligated to have job
> descriptions. Secondly, management dictates what the
> content of an employee's job is, not the employee. If
> mangement wishes to change an employee's job duties and job
> description, the employee's agreement is neither required or
> necessary.
>
> There may be situations where an employer wishes to obtain
> an employee's input on changes in their job
> responsibilities, but that's entirely up to the employer.

If there is a written agreement specifically addressing the
issue your employer would be bound by it. Also, if you have
engaged in protected activity prior to a change in job
discription there "may" be a presumption that such change is
illegal. Otherwise, I would agree with Terry.