Legal Question in Employment Law in California

are full time employee guarenteed 40 hrs a week?

I was hired as a full time employee and lately my job has stopped making schdules and they just call me in when needed, cutting their labor cost so they can make they budget . I can't survive like that, is it legal?


Asked on 7/05/07, 6:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: are full time employee guarenteed 40 hrs a week?

Unless you have a contract with a guarantee, you are an at will employee and your hours and employment can be changed.

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Answered on 7/05/07, 7:21 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: are full time employee guarenteed 40 hrs a week?

No. You are 'defined' as full time if 32+ hours per week. The company determines the hours and pay offered, you determine if you want to continue working for that.

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Answered on 7/05/07, 8:19 pm


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