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Fired on First Day for Honesty: Woman Loses Job After Schedule Change
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News18•24-09-2026, 09:00
Fired on First Day for Honesty: Woman Loses Job After Schedule Change
- •A woman was fired on her first day after being honest about her availability for a new job, which had drastically changed its advertised schedule.
- •The job was initially advertised as Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, allowing her to manage it alongside her evening hospital shifts.
- •On her first day, management announced mandatory 12-hour shifts, six to seven days a week, asking employees about accommodation needs.
- •Believing the question was genuine, she, along with others, honestly stated her availability, only to be walked off the assignment during her lunch break.
- •She also lost pay from her hospital job that day, leading to a double financial setback, with some users calling the company's actions a "bait-and-switch".
Key Questions Answered
She was let go after management asked workers if they needed accommodation for a sudden schedule change to 12-hour shifts, and she honestly stated her availability and commitments.
The position was advertised as a nine-hour shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with only occasional weekend hours.
Other users called the company's actions a bait-and-switch, noting that they lied about the terms after hiring workers and suggesting she contact an employment attorney.
