Stuck on night shift
I've been working nights 6PM-6am for about 5 years at my job
During this time, seniority always had first dibs on shifts. I've paid my dues and done my work, and was approved for a day shift several months ago. I was promised that as soon as a person was hired for my night shift, I could move to days.
They found somebody in July, and I was set to begin days in August. Unfortunately that person failed their background check and HR had to pull the offer. But the spot was mine.
Now they found somebody else, but the other night guy who has worked there for about 3 years also wants a day spot.
This is where it gets confusing. My position my boss is, let's say Tim. The position he applied for works in two departments, his boss is Tim and Scott.
Tim had my back and insisted that I move to days first. Due to seniority and being approved for my job first. Scott went over Tim's head to his boss and insisted his position be filled first. He agreed and I am being passed over for the day shift.
I cant continue to do night shift and I was promised a spot. I have seniority. My position was approved months before the other night guy. I literally cant continue to work night shift, what can I do? Can I claim “unsuitable work” in an unemployment claim if I refuse to continue to nights. My life has changed and I cant do the extreme hours