Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts

Can a city require employees to live within it's boundaries?

Is it legal, under the Constitution of the United States, for a municipality to mandate that all employees of that municipality must live within it's geographic boundaries?

Specifically, I am wondering if the 14th Amendment would prohibit this practice, as it limits the freedom of a US citizen to spend their free (off clock) time in a manner which they desire. This question is specifically targeted to maintenance of residency, not preference in hiring given to applicants who are residents versus non-residents.


Asked on 7/03/04, 12:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: Can a city require employees to live within it's boundaries?

It is legal

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Answered on 7/07/04, 12:25 pm


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