{"product_id":"vragen-36363-verleden-jaar-is-mij-aangezegd-dat-ik-om-bedrijfseconomische-redenen-mijn-32-uur-niet-meer-kan-draai","title":"Legal rights in case of changes to hours | Legal aid","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n Last year I was told that for business reasons I could no longer work my 32 hours because there was no more work for me.\n I've been reduced to 20 hours a week.\n This came into effect on January 1st.\n I still asked the question: is there no alternative work that I could possibly do in hotel service or housekeeping?\n The answer to this was no.\n To my surprise, in March someone was hired for 20 hours a week. \nIf the employer had not been able to resolve this internally first, I would have liked to fill this position, but I am now obliged to apply for my benefits.\n What are my rights in this regard if I were to enter into a discussion with my employer?\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Lawyer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n The first question is whether the reduction in hours as of 01\/01\/2015 was indeed a reduction in activities. If not, then the employer induced you to reduce your hours under false pretenses. In that case, perhaps you can still do something about it?\n\n The second question is whether you agreed to the reduction? Or did the employer ask permission from the UQWV?\n\n Finally, the question is whether the new employee performs the same work? If so, then I think this is not correct. If not, should the employer have offered you this work? Based on your story, I say 'yes'.\n\n I would then also enter into a discussion with the employer. If this does not solve anything, go to an employment law specialist.\n\n","brand":"Rechtswinkel.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55016240775517,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rechtswinkel.nl\/en\/products\/vragen-36363-verleden-jaar-is-mij-aangezegd-dat-ik-om-bedrijfseconomische-redenen-mijn-32-uur-niet-meer-kan-draai","provider":"Rechtswinkel.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}