Question regarding employment law...?

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I've been a manager in a branch office for a semi-large corporation for the past 5 years. I am paid salary. The corporation has recently decided to open the office i work for an additional 20 hours a week beyond what i was hired for. They now expect me to be on call during these hours, and work and/or be available to work if an employee calls out sick. They have offered me compensation for this, but i feel it is below market standards for this type of responsibility and not adequate.

Can i refuse this responsibility without any HR/Legal repercussions?
 
Probably not. As a salaried employee, your hours are not just 9-5 but they do have to be fair and reasonable. Being on call would be considered fair and reasonable. You are also being given what is essentially a raise.

There are plenty of people who will gladly take the job so be careful with what you do if anything.
 
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