Legal Question in Employment Law in California

hello im a truck driver. i work graveyards. i ended my shift yesterday at 1130am. i was forced to go back at 830pm for a saftey meeting. then after the meeting they gave me a load to phoenix. i refused the load since i wasnt well rested. but now i might be in trouble. can i sue my company for breaking the 10 hour hos rule?


Asked on 3/14/12, 11:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Sue your company?

Not for imposing work rules.

But if you are illegally retaliated against or fired for refusing to perform unsafe or illegal acts, then you might have a claim If so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 3/15/12, 11:52 am


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