Can a manager make you keep your cellphone in a safe with same day notice?
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Can a manager make you keep your cellphone in a safe with same day notice?
The manager of a retail store has made all employees put cellphones in the store safe and made it so cellphones are only to be used during breaks.
Asked on May 18, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Delaware
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Yes, this is legal unless there exists an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, if this mandate is not acceptable to you, you can seek other employment or ignore it but face termination.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Yes, this is legal unless there exists an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, if this mandate is not acceptable to you, you can seek other employment or ignore it but face termination.
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