Business etiquette is a delicate thing. It will take more than one year to understand all its nuances. And the management often takes advantage of the fact that the employee cannot reasonably argue his answer or refusal, and forces him to accept unfavorable working conditions for himself.
Instructions
Step 1
Most often, controversial situations arise when an employer asks an employee to stay overtime or go to work on a weekend. According to the labor code, any activity outside of working hours must be paid. The management knows this very well, but is trying to negotiate with subordinates about partial compensation or generally free processing. You have every right to refuse. Don't do it abruptly. Just tell them that you have certain responsibilities in your spare time that you cannot help but do. For example, taking care of a child or helping parents. And if the boss wants you to go to work, then you will have to pay a nanny for the baby or provide additional time off so that you can deal with personal affairs.
Step 2
Sometimes employers do not just ask, but demand that you perform duties that are not within your competence. Here the matter is solved simply. To avoid disputes, offer to draw up a job description. Include anything that you think is relevant to your job. Send for approval to the management. If, after familiarizing the bosses with the instructions, a few more points appear in it, ask for an increase. Or explain that you just physically will not have time to do everything that was added to you from above.
Step 3
Be friendly in any communication with management. Conflict is not worth it. If you are sure that you are right, calmly and reasonably express your own point of view. If your boss appreciates you as a professional, he will definitely listen to your opinion. And if it still insists on its own, think about whether this workplace is worth the effort. Sometimes it's easier to change jobs than to prove to your superiors that you are not ready to work for nothing or spend all your free time on the work process.
