Legal Question in Employment Law in California

i am a front desk employee at a hotel. I had a guest ask for quarters so that he may use our laundry facilities. The guest gave me pennies & nickles in exchange for quarters. The next day my manager informed me not to do that in the future, and said that i am required to buy the coins. Is that legal for him to require me to do so?


Asked on 7/11/15, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

I'm not sure what your manager meant by you must "buy the coins." Out of your own pocket? I'm sure that having to deal with small change creates a slight issue but your manager should consider the goodwill that helping a guest creates. Sometimes it's the little things that reinforces a guest's loyalty. The policy seems short-sighted.

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Answered on 7/11/15, 11:10 pm


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