Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Being Singled Out??

My sister works for a large printing company (well over 50 employees). They have a ''system'' in place whereas if you are late, you get a ''point''. Too many points are you're written up. One day, with bad traffic, she was late and they gave her a point. When she investigated, she found that not everyone was being given points. This caused tension. Shortly thereafter, she was sick but offered to provide the employer with a Dr.'s note. They declined (she still has the note). Now, they're asking her to turn her time card in to her Manager. This has been requested of her alone...no-one else. I believe she's used up her sick time and think that is why they're asking but is also sounds like they're going to try to cause trouble as an act of retaliation for her questioning their ''point'' policy. What should she do to protect herself?


Asked on 10/22/07, 10:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Being Singled Out??

"Protecting oneself" is usually simple - follow the instructions and policies of the employer, and don't give them a reason to terminate. If an employee does not agree, they are normally free to seek other employment. Similarly, the employer is normally free to terminate employees for any or no reason, except for a very few exceptions involving discrimination, absent a contract that states otherwise. You provide no basis to conclude your sister (who really needs to be the one asking) would not fall within "at will" employment, subject to termination or other adverse action.

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Answered on 10/22/07, 10:37 am


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