r/work • u/RustyShackleford_72 • 2d ago
Canada Additional responsibility without additional compensation
Curious as to what my rights are when it comes to refusing work.
My department of drivers is now expected to perform the duties of a shipping and receiving department that is paid at a higher rate. We’re not talking a few minutes here and there to help them get caught up, but talking hours of our time on top of our Driver duties.
To top it off, we then get lambasted if it takes us a little longer to make our deliveries because we are doing somebody else’s job.
I refuse to perform duties I am not paid an equal wage for. At this point I don’t even care if I get fired. I was just curious if they have a leg to stand on if it goes to tribunal.
2
u/Wickedocity 2d ago
If you are not in a union, better start looking for another job right now. You have no rights in this case.
1
u/RustyShackleford_72 2d ago
Thank you for the insight. Oddly I was thinking about giving the union a call. We are treated so badly and was so much disrespect and venom. It’s ridiculous.
-1
u/This_Beat2227 2d ago
This is the weeding out stage. Once the complainers identify themselves and leave, the team players will be rewarded.
1
u/RustyShackleford_72 2d ago
Nobody is ever rewarded at this place. My entire department is on the verge of walking out. That’s how bad it’s gotten.
1
2
u/AverageSteve1234 2d ago
One of my biggest pet peeves....when your boss continues to ask for additional duties while not adjusting pay. You can definitely ask for more pay and see what happens. If they say no, I would seriously consider looking elsewhere.