Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
How long does a person have to work under an invalid or out-of-date position description before they should legally expect that position description to be updated?
A:
You can request a desk audit. Also, your union can file a clarification of unit petition with the Federal Labor Relations Authority if it agrees with you that your position should be in the bargaining unit.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford & Roth, PC.
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