Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts
Asked to resign for a policy that wasn't violated
The policy is worded ''all management employees must strictly avoid entering into a close personal relationship.'' My boyfriend and I are both management employees who started our relationship before we both were even hired there. They are saying we are violating the policy because we are in a relationship now. By the way it is worded though, we think we didn't do anything wrong. Aren't policies worded specifically in that way, to abide by them in that way? Not to mention, we were never shown this policy when we got promoted. Went went through new supervisor orientation training, where we were introduced to many company policies that we were told to go by. Except this certain one.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Asked to resign for a policy that wasn't violated
It will be important to know whether your employer knew or should have known that you were involved with your boyfriend when you were both hired.
Depending on your goals relative to this employer, you should probably speak with an attorney to review the policy and make sure that your rights are protected.
Re: Asked to resign for a policy that wasn't violated
You would probably benefit by having counsel help negotiate on your behalf toward an acceptable resolution to this situation. To that end, much more information is necessary in order to provide you with more specific suggestions or advice.
Feel free to contact me directly to discuss your options for moving forward with counsel at your side through this delicate issue.
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