Some advice about doing inventory at work

[Sammy78]

Good afternoon
I do receiving and inventory control for my work, we were doing inventory on Thursdays and they changed it to do inventory on the last Saturday of the month, I’m not coming in on Saturday because that’s my day off, recently they made a change and they want to do rotational shifts, I had a meeting with HR and my supervisor last week and HR explained that by a contract and for legal we have to come in to do inventory when we are scheduled to come in, I never signed any contract saying that I would come in on a Saturday, can they try to guilt me and try to force me to come in?
thanks for the help

 

[jeff2]

Good afternoon
I do receiving and inventory control for my work, we were doing inventory on Thursdays and they changed it to do inventory on the last Saturday of the month, I’m not coming in on Saturday because that’s my day off, recently they made a change and they want to do rotational shifts, I had a meeting with HR and my supervisor last week and HR explained that by a contract and for legal we have to come in to do inventory when we are scheduled to come in, I never signed any contract saying that I would come in on a Saturday, can they try to guilt me and try to force me to come in?
thanks for the help

I think you should google(or AI search) constructive dismissal in Ontario. You might receive severance if you decide to leave this job.

 

[Patron]

I hope some escorts chime in, here.

They get meeting requests spanning every hour of the seven day a week, 24 hour a day spectrum.

We no longer live in a 9-5 M-F life.

Yes, do the Saturday gig. You will keep the job, maybe even advance and earn more, and you can spend some of the money on an expensive escort.

 

[Jenesis]

You didn’t sign a contract about a Saturday or you haven’t signed a work contract at all?

There may be something in the contract that allows them to make this possible. Without seeing the actual contact, we can’t say.

 

[Sammy78]

You didn’t sign a contract about a Saturday or you haven’t signed a work contract at all?

There may be something in the contract that allows them to make this possible. Without seeing the actual contact, we can’t say.

I haven’t signed any contract about working on Saturdays, it’s a Monday to Friday job

 

[Burldude]

I haven’t signed any contract about working on Saturdays, it’s a Monday to Friday job

Did you sign a contract that you only work Monday to Friday?

 

[xix]

At work there are only two departments, office and floor ( shop) or what ever they call it.
There are two types of income Salary or Hourly.

Now there are some exceptions where you can be salary in the shop floor, depending on the company.

If you are hourly they have to pay overtime. Some companies have over time start after 44 hours other 40 hours which is the standard industry, and I believe gov't. You need to check yours.
If you do go Saturday that means 1.5'xs pay.

If you are salary and work Saturday or 40 hours week, you can later take the time off later in the month and soon ( within 2 weeks ) for Saturday inventory on weekday. Let them know.

 

[Sammy78]

At work there are only two departments, office and floor ( shop) or what ever they call it.
There are two types of income Salary or Hourly.

Now there are some exceptions where you can be salary in the shop floor, depending on the company.

If you are hourly they have to pay overtime. Some companies have over time start after 44 hours other 40 hours which is the standard industry, and I believe gov't. You need to check yours.
If you do go Saturday that means 1.5'xs pay.

If you are salary and work Saturday or 40 hours week, you can later take the time off later in the month and soon ( within 2 weeks ) for Saturday inventory on weekday. Let them know.

I am hourly, they don’t want us to go over 44 hours per week, HR said that if we don’t have 44 hours before the Saturday then we will be paid just our regular pay, if we pass 44 hours for the week before Saturday then the Saturday pay will be overtime pay, they don’t want us to take a day off like a week or so after working the Saturday

 

[wiskey bravo]

78,

We could tell you what you want to hear, but that won’t change the reality of the situation. If you want the organization to take your concerns seriously, you’ll likely need to retain legal counsel. Unfortunately, that means spending some money upfront.

Just be aware: involving a lawyer can permanently change how the organization interacts with you. It may not cost you your job, but it will almost certainly make things more awkward going forward. That’s often the unspoken consequence of bringing legal action into a workplace.

Before moving forward, ask yourself—how quickly could you find another role if needed? The job market isn’t particularly strong right now, and the outlook doesn’t seem to be improving in the near future.

This isn’t to discourage you, but to ensure you’re thinking through the full picture before making a significant move.

 

[Mrboobs]

Don't ever think that HR has your best interest in mind. They work for the company.
Second, times are tough right now and they are going to get tougher. Just be a good boy and dont complain or your next visit to HR will be for you to sign a release.

And dont ever think you'll be successful fighting a a company with labour laws.

 

[Patron]

Isn’t there a rational reason to do inventory work on Saturday since it is the day that inventory levels move up and down the least throughout the day?

Don‘t the IT folks update the system in the middle of the night on a Saturday night to minimize disruption?

Sometimes you have to participate in what makes the most sense.

 

[Jenesis]

I haven’t signed any contract about working on Saturdays, it’s a Monday to Friday job

That is not answering the question. Did you sign any work contract at all?

If you didn’t, then they can change shifts whenever and however they want.

If you did, there may be a clause that allows them to change the working hours even if it is a M-F job.

 

[Mrboobs]

That is not answering the question. Did you sign any work contract at all?

If you didn’t, then they can change shifts whenever and however they want.

If you did, there may be a clause that allows them to change the working hours even if it is a M-F job.

It doesn't matter.
If you fight it, you will lose !!!

 

[jeff2]

I am not sure if having to work Saturday would be considered a big change in your employment.


AI Overview

The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) offers a free 30-minute consultation with a lawyer or paralegal through its Referral Service. This service helps individuals find legal professionals and provides an initial consultation to discuss their legal needs and options.

 

[LTO_3]

Just accept the fact you're doing inventory on a Saturday, that's only one weekend in the entire year. That's likely so the company doesn't lose any production time during the work week. And as mentioned if you're hourly, you'll get time and a half once past 40 (or 44) hrs. Be aware most workplaces do have this right since that's part of the job. And often companies post when inventory will be done so workers can adjust their schedules knowing they may be there longer than their normal hours. Speaking from experience on this. No one really likes doing inventory but it's part of the job.

LTO_3

 

[xix]

I got Swiss Chalet for lunch.

 

[Patron]

I am not sure if having to work Saturday would be considered a big change in your employment.


AI Overview

The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) offers a free 30-minute consultation with a lawyer or paralegal through its Referral Service. This service helps individuals find legal professionals and provides an initial consultation to discuss their legal needs and options.

Those jobs are pretty low-level and they are no doubt sitting there thinking, I am taking what they are giving because I am working for a living. I bet one of them would burst out laughing if Sammy78 called them on a Saturday morning if he or she had to give up that weekend day that the law firm designated as Volunteer at the Law Society Day.

Seriously, do you think young lawyers get to work less than 40-44 hours a week, and don’t have to work weekends when a deadline is pressing?

 

[xmontrealer]

Just accept the fact you're doing inventory on a Saturday, that's only one weekend in the entire year. That's likely so the company doesn't lose any production time during the work week. And as mentioned if you're hourly, you'll get time and a half once past 40 (or 44) hrs. Be aware most workplaces do have this right since that's part of the job. And often companies post when inventory will be done so workers can adjust their schedules knowing they may be there longer than their normal hours. Speaking from experience on this. No one really likes doing inventory but it's part of the job.

LTO_3

Didn't the OP say it was once every month, on the last Saturday of the month?

 

[jeff2]

Those jobs are pretty low-level and they are no doubt sitting there thinking, I am taking what they are giving because I am working for a living. I bet one of them would burst out laughing if Sammy78 called them on a Saturday morning if he or she had to give up that weekend day that the law firm designated as Volunteer at the Law Society Day.

Seriously, do you think young lawyers get to work less than 40-44 hours a week, and don’t have to work weekends when a deadline is pressing?

I have used this free consultation before with two different lawyers to ask about a divorce. You can get their opinion but I noticed they also can stretch the truth in order to get business.
For example, I signed a ten year agreement with the government that if my wife from overseas ever went on welfare I could be liable to pay that back.
One lawyer made it sound like he could amend that. Don't think so. Yes, they probably have different work hours.

 

[wiskey bravo]

An initial consultation with a reputable law firm typically costs between $200 and $400 for 30 to 60 minutes. Before the meeting, send them your employment contract so they can review the terms in advance. This helps them give you more informed advice from the start. You’ll usually get a good sense early on whether your case has merit. Based on what you’ve described, it doesn’t sound overly complex. If your employer is in the wrong, you may be able to recover your legal fees. However, be aware, they can potentially do the same if the ruling goes against you.

When are you expected to work your first Saturday? You already spoke to HR. Don't say more. Stay quiet. Call a Employment lawyer. There's a dude on CP24 that talks about employment law on a weekly basis. Seems pretty smart and up to speed. Google Samfiru Tumarkin.