Summary
A part-time disability support worker expressed frustration after receiving multiple calls from her workplace on her days off, pressuring her to take extra shifts. This situation has led her to feel stressed during her time off due to the constant expectation of being asked to work. The U.S. Department of Labor reminds employees about their rights, including that employers cannot retaliate against workers for asserting their rights or making complaints.
Key Facts
- A disability support worker reported receiving six calls from her workplace within 20 minutes on her day off.
- She feels stressed on her days off due to the frequent calls asking her to work extra shifts.
- The worker faces pressure to cancel personal appointments to cover additional shifts.
- If she refuses to take a shift, her supervisor contacts her to discuss the situation.
- The issue of work calls outside scheduled hours is common among part-time and hourly workers.
- U.S. law protects workers from employer retaliation for reporting concerns about pay or working conditions.
- The U.S. Department of Labor provides guidelines for employees who believe their rights have been violated.
- Newsweek reached out to the worker for comment but could not verify the details.
