What can I do if my boss is threatening to suspend me or possibly terminate me the next time I talk with my fellow co-workers “too long” or “have my back turned to the customer”?
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What can I do if my boss is threatening to suspend me or possibly terminate me the next time I talk with my fellow co-workers “too long” or “have my back turned to the customer”?
Asked on December 7, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Actually, there really isn't much that you can do. That is unless your treatment is the result of some form of actionable discrimination or violates the terms of an employment policy, union agreement or company policy.
The fact is that an employer can hire and fire at will (and set other terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit). It can do this for any reason or no reason at all.
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