changing stores

[lorraine1502]

hi, can anyone help...i work for a well known food store, and they are closing my department for refit, so they want to send us to another store which is miles away, this is to be in november, i don't want to go and have asked if i can use some of my holiday hours for that week, but they have said no, i have no way of getting to the other store, and they just do this..... there are a few people on the department that don't want to go........

[nutter192]

First question in this case is:... What does your contract say?

[lorraine1502]

my contract says

job title loader

store where i am now

 

they want us to go 15 miles away......

[nutter192]

experts should be along shortly. however in your contract is there any specific clauses stating that you may be required to work at other locations etc.

[daggersedge]

It does perhaps depend upon what your contract says, as others have pointed out. In the current employment environment, however, I would think very carefully about relying on the small print. If company you work for is an otherwise good employer, then a little good will on your part might ensure that you have a job in the future.

 

Can you get a lift from one of your co-workers to that other store? Can you ask your management whether there is anyone in that other store who would be willing to give you a lift, if, say, you chipped in for petrol? Can you get a lift from one of your relatives or friends. Is there some form of public transport available? It's only one week, so you might be able to come up with some short-term solution. If not, try to come up with something and tell your management what you have done to try to resolve the problem.

 

What I am saying is that if the job is worth it to you, try to solve the problem rather than stubbornly declaring that you just don't want to go/can't go.