Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Weingarten Rights

Does an employee have the right to bring their attorney (instead of a co-worker) to a disciplinary meeting? If so, is the attorney allowed to actively participate in the meeting?

Is the attorney (or even a co-worker) then allowed to be present and attend follow-up meetings relating to the progress of the employee being disciplined?

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Asked on 1/28/02, 5:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Lareau The Law Offices of Peter Lareau

Re: Weingarten Rights

Absent a collective bargaining agreement that specifically states that the employee may be represented in a disciplinary meeting by an attorney, the employer does not have to permit an attorney to attend.

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Answered on 2/04/02, 9:33 pm


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