Can a company force you to change locations?

An employer cannot literally force you to do anything. However, an employer can ask you to work at a different location. If you refuse, that employer can lawfully terminate you just for that, and that would not be considered a wrongful termination.

Can my employer change the location of my work?

Employees without a mobility clause in their contract can choose whether or not to move. Unless unreasonable, a mobility clause allows the employers to move workers to a different workplace.

Is changing your location Legal?

Yes. Unless you have contracted with them otherwise or have been discriminated against, they can transfer you to a different location.

Can I refuse a job change?

However, in short, an employee can refuse to accept a change or variation in their contract’s terms and conditions. The employee could also ask for a trial period, so they can work under their new terms and decide whether or not they are prepared to accept them.

Can an employer deny an availability change?

Employers must provide employees with prompt notice of any schedule changes. Some laws require the employer to give the employee the right to accept or refuse. Others, however, require the employer to pay a premium, though the employee doesn’t have the right of refusal.

Can my employer change where I work without my consent?

We recommend you always start by checking your current contract. If you don’t have a copy of your contract, ask your employer. There may be clauses in your contract which gives your employer the right to make reasonable changes without your consent, for instance: A ‘ mobility clause ’ might allow your employer to change where you are based.

Can my employer change the location of my place of work?

Although you may still have rights to protest the change. If your employer wants to change the location of your place of work, they may rely on a ‘mobility’ clause in your contract. To be enforceable, mobility clauses must ordinarily be clear and specific about the potential for your work location to change.

What happens if an employee refuses to move location?

A refusal may also lead to the employee being dismissed for breach of contract (i.e. for refusing to obey the employer’s lawful order). Therefore an employee needs to be very cautious before outright refusing to move location if the employer decides to enforce the mobility clause. What Can an Employee Do?

Can my employer force me to change my working hours?

Your employer does not need to consider constraints in your personal life and is not required to obtain your consent before making the changes. Your job can require you to change shifts between days/nights and can change your work days to include weekends/holidays as they see fit.