Legal Question in Administrative Law in Georgia

Employment

I do not drive because of medical reasons that was known when I was hired for my position, even though it states that you are suppose to be able to drive. My boss at time looked at how well I did my work and so no reason to not hire me because of my not driving, driving was only 10% of my job. Now 20 years later we have new management and they are threatening to do something about my not driving. Do I have any legal rights?


Asked on 2/13/07, 10:01 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Employment

Generally, there is no "legal right" to a job. Absent a contract, employment in Georgia is "at will" and an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason (with few exceptions). New management/owners often brings changes, including hiring and firing. You state no facts to determine whether your situation may vary from the general rule.

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Answered on 2/13/07, 6:33 pm
Ronald Arthur Lowry Ronald Arthur Lowry

Re: Employment

While employment is "at will" in GA that does not mean an employee has no rights. Unfortunately sometimes when new management comes in there is a decision made (usually in secret) to get rid of some of the older (read: higher paid) employees and replace them with with younger people. Sometimes this has to do with retirement costs as well. The new management then comes up with a pretext to get rid of people. That is illegal as it violates the Federal age discrimination laws. There may be other state or Federal laws applicable to this situation. I cannot tell from the minimal facts given. Your story smells fishy. Is anyone else in your office getting the same kind of BS? You need to talk to an employment lawyer ASAP. If you want me to I will give you the name of someone to talk to.

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Answered on 2/13/07, 7:38 pm
SHERRY RAGOLE RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Re: Employment

Answering your question depends to some extent on your employer's policies and history of dealing with similar situations, as well as your history and communications with your employer. You will need to arrange for a consultation with an attorney to determine what options that you might have.

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Answered on 2/13/07, 10:35 am


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