Q: Can a boss suddenly flip and change from hybrid to in person position. Also force international travel.
This is in Texas an at will work state. Things were fine for 3 years. Moved to Texas for work. Recently there was a 5 day mandate to work in office. They want me to drive 1.5 hours every day to be there for half a day at least in office. They are also forcing international travel on us. I can ascertain a doctors note if needed if this would remedy the situation for my mental diagnosis. It's hard to drive through the elements every day for a rude boss. There is more nuance to this. But this is the short hand verison.
A: Because you are an at will employee, your boss cannot force you to change from a hybrid to an in-person position. All he can do is ask. If an agreement is not reached on whether moving forward you will be working hybrid or in-person, either you or your employer can terminate your employment relationship. Similarly, your employer cannot force international travel. You are free to decline these proposed changes in the terms of your employment. The only recourse your employer has under these circumstances is to end your employment relationship.
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