I can guarantee that pretty much EVERY business owner has at one stage, or more than once, had to work extra time after hours for no compensation in order to resolve a customer issue or fix a bad situation. Sometimes even do the job of another employee who is unavailable.
One of my customers owns a multi million dollar food wholesale business with nearly 50 employees, and recently one day he had to drive the delivery truck himself to one particular defence site to meet the terms of their contract because one of his drivers called in sick and everyone else was out.
If that doesn't constitute change of pay, position and responsibilities "without notice", then I am not sure what does. Granted, not a permanent or a legal change, but they have (and will exercise) that privilege over you from time to time.
I've run my own business for over 30 years now, and many time the very survivability of my business hinged upon just a single large customer making their payment on time or renewing a massive contract.
Pretty much the same as if you had a boss and your future employment hinged upon getting this particular project just right.
One of my customers owns a multi million dollar food wholesale business with nearly 50 employees, and recently one day he had to drive the delivery truck himself to one particular defence site to meet the terms of their contract because one of his drivers called in sick and everyone else was out.
If that doesn't constitute change of pay, position and responsibilities "without notice", then I am not sure what does. Granted, not a permanent or a legal change, but they have (and will exercise) that privilege over you from time to time.
I've run my own business for over 30 years now, and many time the very survivability of my business hinged upon just a single large customer making their payment on time or renewing a massive contract.
Pretty much the same as if you had a boss and your future employment hinged upon getting this particular project just right.