Can a company suspend an employee after they have stated that another employee has been using illegal drugs?
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Can a company suspend an employee after they have stated that another employee has been using illegal drugs?
Asked on December 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In an "at will" employment relationship, an employee can be fired or suspended for this reason, any reason or no reason at all. The fact is that, as a general rule, an employer can set the terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit. For their part, an employee can choose to work for an employer or not. That is, unless the terms of an employment contract, union agreement or company policy provide otherwise. Also, no form of actionable discrimination must play a part in an employer's actions.
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