Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

I have taken late lunches at work for over 3 years. Yesterday morning, my supervisor send me an email ordering me to take my lunch from 12-12:30 from now on. When I asked him why I was being given a specific lunch period when no other employee has been subjected to the same treatment, the HR Person said this is a new policy. At the time, I was the only person being notified of this new policy and it wasn't until the late afternoon that an official email, which is usually how we are notified of policy changes, was sent out. Even so, all other employees who took their lunch outside this new specified time frame, still continued to do so today. I am the only employee who was forced to take my lunch break according to this new company wide policy. Is this discrimination?


Asked on 7/07/11, 6:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Unless the decision is based on your ethnicity, age, race,disablity, etrc. this is not discrimination

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Answered on 7/07/11, 8:14 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer. Unless you belong to a union or have an employment contract, it is an at-will relationship. This means either party can quit, terminate, change conditions, etc. at will and for no reason. In this economy, consider your job your most valued asset and act accordingly. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 7/08/11, 6:59 am


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