Does your employer frequently change your schedule in catering?

Based on the schedule, you know when you have to work, when you have rostered time off, and when you have holidays. This way, you can also plan private appointments. But what if your employer keeps changing the schedule? Is this allowed?
 

Your schedule is initially not part of your employment terms and can therefore change. Of course, you can include agreements about your working days and hours in the employment contract. Recorded agreements form part of your employment terms. The employer must consider the working hours law when creating the schedule, which specifies maximum working hours and minimum rest periods. To some extent, the employer can also consider employees' personal circumstances.

Schedule announced in time

According to the legal regulation, the schedule must be announced at least four weeks in advance. Once the schedule is announced, it cannot be changed just like that. To change a schedule, the employer must have a compelling business interest, for example, if a few colleagues have fallen ill, requiring you to step in. This is done in consultation.

If the schedule is changed and it doesn't suit you, you must discuss it with your employer to find a suitable solution. Simply not going to work is not wise. This can result in work refusal and have far-reaching consequences for you. If you have a good reason not to work on a particular day or time, a lawyer can weigh the interests. The employer's business interest is then weighed against your personal interest. Who is ultimately justified depends on the circumstances.