An assignment refers to the act of transferring one’s rights or property to another individual. This transfer can involve money, property, or even a job. Various types of assignments exist, such as when an individual assigns their wages to a creditor or when a widow receives a portion of her deceased husband’s property. Additionally, a new assignment occurs when someone revises their legal claim in a lawsuit due to the initial claim being unclear.
A new assignment can refer to a task, job, or appointment given to someone, as well as the transfer of rights or property from one person to another. For instance, when a person transfers their stock options to someone else, it is considered an assignment. Examples include John being assigned by his boss to lead a project, a niece being assigned funds by her aunt for investment in mutual funds, and the separate transfer of a company’s trademark from the goodwill of the business, known as an assignment in gross. These examples demonstrate the dual meaning of a new assignment as both a task or job given to someone and the transfer of property or rights.
Generally, yes. Unless your employment contract or collective bargaining agreement states otherwise, your employer has the right to assign you to a new position as long as it is within your job description and does not violate any employment laws.
Yes, your employer can reduce your pay if you are assigned to a new position with lower pay. However, they must comply with minimum wage and overtime laws and cannot reduce your pay retroactively.
Yes, you can refuse a new assignment if it requires you to relocate. However, your refusal may result in termination of your employment if relocation is a requirement of the job.
Yes, your employer can assign you to work overtime in your new position as long as they comply with overtime laws and any collective bargaining agreements.
Yes, your employer can assign you to a new position if you have a disability as long as the new position is within your abilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Yes, your employer can assign you to a new position if you are pregnant as long as the new position is within your abilities and complies with the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA).
Yes, your employer can assign you to a new position if you are on leave as long as the new position is within your abilities and complies with any applicable leave laws.
Yes, your employer can assign you to a new position if you have a pending workers’ compensation claim as long as the new position is within your abilities and complies with any applicable workers’ compensation laws.
Yes, your employer can assign you to a new position if you have a pending discrimination claim as long as the new position is within your abilities and does not violate any anti-discrimination laws.
It depends on the terms of your non-compete agreement. Your employer may be able to assign you to a new position as long as it does not violate the terms of your non-compete agreement.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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