Does your recreation employer often change your schedule?

Based on the schedule, you know when you have to work, when you are off duty, 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 set agreements about your working days and hours in the employment contract. Recorded agreements are part of your employment terms. The employer must consider the working hours law when creating the schedule, which states the maximum working hours and minimum rest periods. To some extent, the employer can also consider the personal circumstances of employees.

According to the legal regulations, the schedule must be announced at least four weeks in advance. In the CLA recreation and CLA swimming pools, it is stipulated that the schedule must be announced at least two weeks in advance. Once the schedule is known, 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 cover. 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 advisable. This can result in work refusal and can 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.