Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Is it legal for my boss to question me about where I am moving to and express concern about my commute when I don't have an attendance problem? In addition, during the conversation I became very upset and wanted to leave and he advised me to sit back. I got the feeling that if I stepped out to go to the restroom to calm down that I would be terminated.


Asked on 2/01/10, 3:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

document everything and call human resources

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Answered on 2/07/10, 2:48 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Legal? Of course. The company's concern is your reliability as an employee. In general, unless you are civil service, in a union or have a written employment contract, you are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, other than illegal discrimination under the Civil Rights, or Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. Your goal should be to keep your employer happy with you.

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Answered on 2/08/10, 10:51 am


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