New supervisor violating privacy and threatening, what are my recourses?
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New supervisor violating privacy and threatening, what are my recourses?
I was approved for a vacation and switched on-call weekends prior to getting a new supervisor. This supervisor was not provided a copy of the new on-call schedule and is now discussing in a group text with other managers how my actions/responses are inappropriate. Also,this supervisor stated that I have a lack of integrity and that because I am not covering this weekend, that I am not scheduled for, I may have disciplinary action taken against me and that I am being required to work 2 weekends in a row. I have gone to the next supervisor above but am still having no support or assistance. What can I do to ensure I am not disciplined or that my privacy is protected?
Asked on September 5, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Actually, there s no "right to privacy" in the workplace Therefore, unless these actions violated the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, you have no cliam here. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will". Accordingly, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination).
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Actually, there s no "right to privacy" in the workplace Therefore, unless these actions violated the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, you have no cliam here. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will". Accordingly, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination).
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