First: unless you signed a contract stating no travel, word of mouth from an interviewer is not enough cause it is your word vs theirs and they have been with the company longer then you have.
Second: Get local legal advise.they may say contact legal advisors from the companies home state.
Third: follow what the legal ppl tell you. Not internet friends.
This pede is dead on, whenever you interact with HR, remember they are not on your side, they are only there to save the company money. Use that knowledge to shape how you speak with them.
This is the best comment right here. I would like to add, if you have a copy of your contract, ask HR for clarification while you are holding your contact in hand. Don't ramble on either. You wanna get your info, and be out of there as fast as possible. HR hates you, remember that.
Not an attorney but former HR Manager.
Do you have a contract?
Absent a contract there's not much you can do. Quarterly travel to the home office doesn't substantially change the job.
You say that you have anxiety about leaving your family. Do you have a documented history of anxiety? If so, you might be able to use that to avoid travel. It would be considered a reasonable accommodation to have you join in meetings via telephone or zoom.
It is likely unwise to approach this from a legal angle first. Have you spoken with your boss and explained your situation? Perhaps negotiate to once per year, or once every other quarter?
Team building IS ESSENTIAL to high performing teams - I would advise to try and make it at least a couple times per year (besides, it could be really fun - I've done dove huts, river rafting, race cars, etc. in the past). This will show that you are a team player. Your boss should understand if you cannot make it every time, especially if you explain why you took the job with 0% travel requirements.
Maybe for you. My team is the highest performing team at our company and I've never been there once since I've worked here. Team building is essential to prove out who's willing to do whatever the leadership wants to dictate. Loyalty is built through trust and trust through hard work and keeping promises. Thats what I built my career on.
I'm not looking for legal action to sue, probably should have edited the post. I'm looking for legal action to understand what's the best approach to go to HR with looking for an exemption. Also, I'm prepared to be fired at a moments notice. I took the job with it written in the description, no travel, and left a job that I legitimately had 0 travel. I've held up my end of the bargain in this relationship and if they aren't holding up theres then I'll fight to see what my options are and if all else fails I'll leave. It's unreasonable when it's deviating from the initial agreement.
I'm not a lawyer, but I'm old-sometimes have common sense;) what part of the country would you have to travel to? if it's a red state, I'd say go for it, the experiences will be worth it. if it's a big city, I'd stay where you're at.
First: unless you signed a contract stating no travel, word of mouth from an interviewer is not enough cause it is your word vs theirs and they have been with the company longer then you have.
Second: Get local legal advise.they may say contact legal advisors from the companies home state.
Third: follow what the legal ppl tell you. Not internet friends.
Hope you resolve this problem in your favor.
It was in writing, I'm just looking for legal advice on how best to talk with HR
Ask HR to clarify your position in writing in light of your signed contract. Don't ask anything else and don't supply your opinion.
Ask them to supply their answer within 10 working days as you require the written confirmation to present to your legal counsel.
If your contract is as you say, HR will make the whole thing go away to avoid an issue with the court, as otherwise you might be able to sue.
This pede is dead on, whenever you interact with HR, remember they are not on your side, they are only there to save the company money. Use that knowledge to shape how you speak with them.
This is the best comment right here. I would like to add, if you have a copy of your contract, ask HR for clarification while you are holding your contact in hand. Don't ramble on either. You wanna get your info, and be out of there as fast as possible. HR hates you, remember that.
its once every three months and you can probably get them to pay for it
Not an attorney but former HR Manager.
Do you have a contract?
Absent a contract there's not much you can do. Quarterly travel to the home office doesn't substantially change the job.
You say that you have anxiety about leaving your family. Do you have a documented history of anxiety? If so, you might be able to use that to avoid travel. It would be considered a reasonable accommodation to have you join in meetings via telephone or zoom.
It is likely unwise to approach this from a legal angle first. Have you spoken with your boss and explained your situation? Perhaps negotiate to once per year, or once every other quarter?
Team building IS ESSENTIAL to high performing teams - I would advise to try and make it at least a couple times per year (besides, it could be really fun - I've done dove huts, river rafting, race cars, etc. in the past). This will show that you are a team player. Your boss should understand if you cannot make it every time, especially if you explain why you took the job with 0% travel requirements.
Maybe for you. My team is the highest performing team at our company and I've never been there once since I've worked here. Team building is essential to prove out who's willing to do whatever the leadership wants to dictate. Loyalty is built through trust and trust through hard work and keeping promises. Thats what I built my career on.
I agree. I build remote teams that have a lot of cohesion, loyalty, camraderie and performance.
Not one of us has met face to face.
Quarterly travel doesn't sound that unreasonable.
Try to get them to help with the expense.
I don't think it's wise to be jobless right now.
If you take legal action,be prepared to be fired.
I'm not looking for legal action to sue, probably should have edited the post. I'm looking for legal action to understand what's the best approach to go to HR with looking for an exemption. Also, I'm prepared to be fired at a moments notice. I took the job with it written in the description, no travel, and left a job that I legitimately had 0 travel. I've held up my end of the bargain in this relationship and if they aren't holding up theres then I'll fight to see what my options are and if all else fails I'll leave. It's unreasonable when it's deviating from the initial agreement.
Things change.
Start looking for a new job,is my advice.
talk to a lawyer, just be aware progressing through legal channels as a first option can cause sticky problems in the future.
I'm not a lawyer, but I'm old-sometimes have common sense;) what part of the country would you have to travel to? if it's a red state, I'd say go for it, the experiences will be worth it. if it's a big city, I'd stay where you're at.