Can my employer put a clause in my job description stating that I am expected to undertake other duties?

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queenb357	I don't think he is allowed to do this without discussing this with you first. Are you a member of a union? If so, it might be an idea to contact them and explain what your employer has done. Also get advice from your local Citizen's Advice Bureau. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dbx	This addition was made after you signed your contract? I'm not sure they can do that without having you sign another contract, because this wasn't what you signed up for... I'd speak to your local Citizen's Advice Bureau (or similar if you're not in the UK.) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

butterflycovergirl	All Jobs Are Doing This! I am a security officer at a chemical plant. For this new year 2009 I will be performing other duties aside from the guard station. I have decided to embrace the additional work. Jobs are now sort of doing the 2-3 for one. Meaning they hire one person to do the jobs of 2 or 3 people. More bang for the buck. That is actually better for the employee since it makes him or her more valuable to the company. When it is time for layoff time they are more likely to lay off the person that is less willing to perform additional duties not noted in their job descriptions. Also when it is time to promote and hand out pay raises you are viewed as more valuable also. If you are signing up for additional duties and jobs embrace the knowlege and pace yourself with the new task or work. I know it seems unfair but that has become the new American Workforce that we live in. It is called cheap labor. Why would companies hire additional people when they can shift the work to current employees already on the payroll. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

annazzz1966	Nope, it's not illegal. You can be asked to perform like a monkey in a cage just so long as they pay you for it. If you refuse, they can fire you for insubordination. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kapn	Sure.......and you can use your language any time you want......"I Quit.......thousands would love to have your job.........always works both ways....... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michelle F	i dont think so, ive been in my job for four years but remember there being something similar in mine, it does seem rather open ended though, ask your employee what this could possibly entail before signing anything you are unsure of. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mrfriendlyshark	Yes, as long as you are employed in the same company. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ansell A	For crying out loud, of course it is not illegal. It is pretty standard stuff in the majority of contracts. Do you really need them to detail and explain every single little task that you may have to undertake??? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hemantdayma	why not ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Neran	It is perfectly legal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paul h	As long as the duties are "reasonable" there is no challenge to such a clause. Most contracts of employment contain similar clauses as a matter of course. If you do not agree, you may add a note to the contract stating that you agree only under duress. Not that it will make much difference if you attempted a challenge. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tah_london	When the employer pays you, it's for your time and duties. if you don't like it, don't work and sign on the dole. Ring advisor at "community Legal Advice" and speak to them. Go go their website. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

misslabeled	Yeah it is. It's that dastardly "...and other duties as assigned." They're saying that the list is not inclusive of everything you may encounter on the job. I have been caught in that trap lately. I asked specifically in my interview if I would be doing medical transcription and they said no. Six months later they asked me to do it. I mentioned that we had the conversation about it, but she said, "admins should expect to do transcription as the nature of their work, and the job description does said you may be assigned other tasks." I should have gotten my specific exclusion in writing. Additionally, I was supporting two people, and now they've added a third. That's why that wording is in there. To actually make it all legal, I suppose. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cindy J	It's not uncommon to see "and other duties as assigned" in a job description. It's not illegal. It's fair to both employer and employee. It's a good idea to be open to new work assignments, even if it's outside your skill-set. If the employer is willing to train you, and you're willing to learn, then it's a win-win for both of you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Judy	That is a standard clause in a job description, and certainly not illegal in the US - you don't say where you are. Even if it isn't specifically stated, they can change your job duties legally. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Duffer	Perfectly legal. So long as your employer does not ask you to do anything illegal, or demeaning, what's your problem? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jan409	Yep - it is legal, and it is in mine too it just covers them ,and won't ever be anything that you are not able to do otherwise. it's called flexibility Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dawn	- What other duties are involved with the company you work for? What's the worst they could ask you to do? - Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No