Lately its been kind of implied that if I can't consistently stay on for an hour or more after my set working hours then I might not be employed much longer. Such as "We can only keep on people that work later, so you'll be working later right?", or "If you keep doing this (not being able to stay late) [FEM] won't be very happy."
Like not only do I share a vehicle with someone (of which they've been informed), but I have to take an older family member to appointments and errands that I will always work around my schedule. Sometimes its really close to my schedule, so I need to leave on time. I've been told by the FEM that I'm using them too much as an excuse to get out of work, and that I need to get things together. Since apparently working late as often as possible isn't enough, and there's only been about two times I haven't been able to be at work (both for family emergencies and one of those involved a surgery) and one that I've left early because I was throwing up sick.
I'm guessing this means that my "excuses" are piling up, but I don't really know what I can to actually make them realize that I'm not trying to avoid working. Which means I'll probably end up fired/terminated/let go (whatever the official name would be in this case). I know in a right to work state they can fire you for anything, but I was wondering if there was anything to do to fight it/make a case from it?
Lately its been kind of implied that if I can't consistently stay on for an hour or more after my set working hours then I might not be employed much longer. Such as "We can only keep on people that work later, so you'll be working later right?", or "If you keep doing this (not being able to stay late) [FEM] won't be very happy."
Like not only do I share a vehicle with someone (of which they've been informed), but I have to take an older family member to appointments and errands that I will always work around my schedule. Sometimes its really close to my schedule, so I need to leave on time. I've been told by the FEM that I'm using them too much as an excuse to get out of work, and that I need to get things together. Since apparently working late as often as possible isn't enough, and there's only been about two times I haven't been able to be at work (both for family emergencies and one of those involved a surgery) and one that I've left early because I was throwing up sick.
I'm guessing this means that my "excuses" are piling up, but I don't really know what I can to actually make them realize that I'm not trying to avoid working. Which means I'll probably end up fired/terminated/let go (whatever the official name would be in this case). I know in a right to work state they can fire you for anything, but I was wondering if there was anything to do to fight it/make a case from it?
What state are you in? That will help people narrow down the answer.
In Mi, yes, you can be forced to stay 2 hours over your shift for "the needs of the business". But, they have to request/inform it an hour before the end of your shift. The union can't do anything about it. The managers will not force the issue here unless it is an emergency. Staying an hour over is usually sufficient.
You will know if you are in trouble when you start getting write-ups.
I would not be surprised if your hours are cut or given to someone else.
If you're on probation then they could fire you for it. Very difficult if not. Your contract may allow them to do what anonmouse1 said. Here they have to do it within the first hour of your shift.
They are trying to scare you. Kroger can't keep people on anyways.
I take it you're part time. Just tell them, "Well, maybe you should have scheduled me a longer shift." I don't care if they schedule me four, six, eight, or twelve hours. However, when my shift is over, I'm leaving.
In Mi, yes, you can be forced to stay 2 hours over your shift for "the needs of the business". But, they have to request/inform it an hour before the end of your shift. The union can't do anything about it. The managers will not force the issue here unless it is an emergency. Staying an hour over is usually sufficient.
I would immediately take a lunch if they forced me to stay.
You should have joined the union. They love to protect slackers like you.
When Kroger pays its employees a decent wage, they might actually give a **** about work. Sorry but you sound like the one who needs to join the union, because you seem to be a kroger lifer.... Enjoy your career wage slave :D
