Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Mississippi
Is this legal?
My manager insist on me meeting with an ex-employee to pick company materials. I met with this gentelman once already. He did'nt give me any materials,and he ask me to sell him materials illeagally from this company. My manager still wants me to go to this mans house and collect the items.I refuse. This is not part of my job description.I feel this is a promblem for management to handle.When I expressed this to the ''BOSS'' he said,your job is to do what ever I tell you to do, young lady! He thretened my position with the company if I don't do whatever(job desrciption or not)he says.I resigned+filed a griv. What legal gounds do i have
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Is this legal?
If you have been asked to do something truly illegal, then you may have a case for a constructive wrongful discharge because you were forced to resign and the manager's conduct is against public policy. However, this is a very tough case to make and would require your filing a lawsuit which is expensive and time-consuming.
You also mention that you filed a grievance. If this is a union shop, then you should have a very well-defined job description. If you were in fact asked to do work outside that description (which may even have been illegal), this likely violates the labor contract so it sounds like a good grievance.
Please feel free to call for a free consultation if you want to discuss the details so I can give you a better idea of your rights and options.
Good luck.
Jeff Sheldon
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire
The Sheldon Law Firm
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Disclaimer: This posting does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. It is not confidential, nor is it privileged, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult with an attorney for advice specific to the facts of your case.
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