Is an employer allowed to vary an employee’s job description?

In the state of Maine, an employer is allowed to vary an employee’s job description. This means that while the employee may have been hired for one position, their job description could be changed at any time by their employer. This could include changes in the type of work they do, the hours they work, or any other factor related to the job. The employer is not obligated to provide prior notice and can make changes with immediate effect. However, if the change is considered to be a ‘material adverse change’, such as a significant decrease in salary or job duties, the employer has an obligation to advise the employee and provide them with sufficient time to review and provide feedback. If the employee does not agree to the changes or feels that the changes are not in their best interests, they may choose to terminate their employment. Likewise, if an employer decides to utilize a job description that is outside of an employee’s skill set, they could choose to terminate the employee in order to avoid any potential risk or liability. Regardless of the situation, any changes to an employee’s job description should be discussed with the employee and agreed upon by both parties in order to ensure that the rights of both the employee and the employer are respected.

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