Legal Question in Employment Law in California
In california, can a company detain you and search you for stolen items AFTER clocking out?
Asked on 12/10/10, 11:27 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Employers may conduct reasonable investigations, but if they act unreasonably with their detention or search, they may be held liable for false imprisonment (Fermino v Fedco Inc. 7 Cal 4th 701)
Answered on 12/16/10, 11:30 am