Can my employer casino in ca do not allow us to bring our own lunch from home or outside food?
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Can my employer casino in ca do not allow us to bring our own lunch from home or outside food?
I have an on point diet. I eat every 2-3 hours. 2 small meals, a greek yogurt, salad,, potein bar and a big jug of drink mix with a
supplement that I drink the whole day… They are moving us to a new building. And this all the new rules will be taking effect. No
microwave. They say there will be a buffet.. But will have to pay. Im trying to be healthy here.
I Would really appreciate if i found out our rights on this?
Thank you in advance for any help
Asked on February 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Do you have a medical condition that requires that you bring in food to your workplace? Does this prohibition violate company policy or the terms of an employment contract or union agreement? Does this treatment constitute some form of actionable discrimination? If not, then it is perfectly permissable under the law to require that employees eat in the cafeteria. The fact is that in at-will employment settings, a company can set the conditons of the workplace much as it sees fit or deems appropriate.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your employer can restrict or prevent you from bringing outside food into the workplace--that is perfectly legal. The only exception would be if you have a provable medical condition (i.e. a disease) which requires you to eat certain food not available at the employer's lunch room; in that case, the employer would have to accommodate you, though it may seek documentation or proof (e.g. from a doctor) of the disease.
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