Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

I was called at 12:00am by my manager about a incident at work that had happened earlier in the day at a work location. I was working at the time of the incident but, I was not at the location of where it had happened. I was also unaware of the incident ever happening. I only became aware of the incident after i was woken up and called at 12:00am. My manager demanded i come down and deal with it and make a statement right then and there at around 12:00am.I refused to do this. I was not On-call nor was I on the clock anymore. The next day I was threatened to be suspended from work for insubordination for refusing to come down that night of the incident and, make a statement. Is It legal for them to suspend me for this ?


Asked on 5/05/11, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Harrington Law Office of William T. Harrington

Assuming you are an at will employee, I don't see why that would be illegal. If you had gone down, the employer would have been required to have paid you for 3 hours if you are an hourly employee. If they told you you would not be paid, you have an argument that any discipline is illegal. Feel free to call me on Monday at 617-426-7400.

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Answered on 5/07/11, 9:39 am


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