What is the name of your state? Illinois
I am a bartender at Ohare international Airport. I have been with my current company since September of 2003. I have been expected to do the same duties for the last 15 months. The duties that I was told I would do when I got hired. 15 months and not a problem. Things have changed dramatically in the last month. My title as a bartender has changed. The only title I was aware I would be. As a bartender I depend on tips to make ends meet. Recently my employer decided he would like to sell more than just beverages. He added a section to the bar where walk up airport customers can purchase items such as Sandwiches, Bananas, Oranges, apples, yogurt, and other items that can also be purchased at a local convenient store. I ring up these items through out the day. In other words I am a cashier now. I do not expect to get tipped on these items.(I never do) My employer aware that it is a bar and I am a bartender, does not seem to care too much. The time it takes to ring up the items is time taken away from taking care of my customers. In return my customers tip less, significantly less. I was not aware of the changes until the day I sold my first sandwich. I am taking home less pay for more work. On a side note we have 8 bartenders employed by the company and only half have to endure this handicap at work. Is that illegal in any way? Who can I call about this? What are my rights? Is this a good cause for voluntarily quit? Any response would be appreciated.
I am a bartender at Ohare international Airport. I have been with my current company since September of 2003. I have been expected to do the same duties for the last 15 months. The duties that I was told I would do when I got hired. 15 months and not a problem. Things have changed dramatically in the last month. My title as a bartender has changed. The only title I was aware I would be. As a bartender I depend on tips to make ends meet. Recently my employer decided he would like to sell more than just beverages. He added a section to the bar where walk up airport customers can purchase items such as Sandwiches, Bananas, Oranges, apples, yogurt, and other items that can also be purchased at a local convenient store. I ring up these items through out the day. In other words I am a cashier now. I do not expect to get tipped on these items.(I never do) My employer aware that it is a bar and I am a bartender, does not seem to care too much. The time it takes to ring up the items is time taken away from taking care of my customers. In return my customers tip less, significantly less. I was not aware of the changes until the day I sold my first sandwich. I am taking home less pay for more work. On a side note we have 8 bartenders employed by the company and only half have to endure this handicap at work. Is that illegal in any way? Who can I call about this? What are my rights? Is this a good cause for voluntarily quit? Any response would be appreciated.
