Is there a law on how long you can be suspended for before your employer has to give you an answer on whether you’re fired or not?
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Is there a law on how long you can be suspended for before your employer has to give you an answer on whether you’re fired or not?
I was told I would be suspended for 3 to 4 days and then I would have an answer whether I was to keep my job or not. So legally if I don’t hear anything, what should I do?
Asked on July 24, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no law regarding this. A worker can be suspended for however long their employer deems it appropriate. That is unless such an action would violate the terms of an employment contract/union agreement or constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination. At this point, you should contact the company to try and determine your status. If your suspension goes on long enough, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation, depending on the reason for your suspension. Bottom line, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no law regarding this. A worker can be suspended for however long their employer deems it appropriate. That is unless such an action would violate the terms of an employment contract/union agreement or constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination. At this point, you should contact the company to try and determine your status. If your suspension goes on long enough, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation, depending on the reason for your suspension. Bottom line, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit.
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