I have a friend who was placed on a 3 day suspension with no pay because she called in sick. (Her company doesn't pay sick days, but she does have PTO). Can they do this?
Asked on 4/07/11, 3:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
They already DID, didn't they?
There are no laws against 'unfair treatment' or poor management. In general, unless an employee is civil service, in a union, or has a written employment contract, they are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, with or without ‘cause’, explanation or notice, other than for illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation under the ADA disability, Civil Rights [age, race, sex, ethnic, religion, pregnancy, etc], Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy and make the company money. That’s how they pay your wages. Now if the firing was illegal under those definitions, feel free to contact me for the legal help you’ll need.
Answered on 4/07/11, 4:54 pm
