Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

Business Ethics

I was working for a very large consulting company and at that time I was inbetween projects, non billable. I was asked to join a project for a tobacco company. I was also asked if I had any moral objections to working for a tobacco company. I responded that I did and that I would prefer not to work for a tobacco company. Later, I get a voice message from the head of my group saying that b/c I had basically rejected billable work, some of the partners in the company had given me ''strike one'' and needed to get staffed (billable) as soon as possible to make up for this ''issue''. My question is this, since I was asked if I had any moral objections to joining the project in the first place, is it appropriate for the company and the partners to put strike one against me? After that time I felt that my options for growth in that company were severly limited as the voice message also indicated that some partners have long memories while others will forgive and forget. Since parnters are the ultimate decision makers at that company, I felt like I was in a no win situation and that my opportunities for advancement were limited. Any help you can provide me with this situation and my rights would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!


Asked on 1/06/04, 10:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Business Ethics

I really see this as a much more simple issue - An employer has the right to employees who want to tork, and will work. You have the right to work somewhere else where you agree with the work. There is no reason to go into internal "strikes" or anything of that nature. This sounds more harsh than I mean it, but the employer needs someone who will perform the work for them, and in any job, showing an unwillingness to do it for whatever reason will likely limit your opportunities. I am not sure what "rights" you are thinking of. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/06/04, 11:01 am


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