My boss informed an employee that he was requiring me to seek mental help to keep my job.Is that legal?
452915
I don't know if it is illegal, but it is surely inappropriate.
150208
Pretty much.  As long as he is collecting a pay check he should do as requested as long as it is within the bounds of his job description.  And it is not an unreasonable request to ask him to document his work.   \n\nHe may not have much to lose in terms of this job since it's already lost, but if he wants to leave under reasonably good terms and get a good reference to help get his next job, he should try to be acommodating.
1023018
Check with the chain's legal department.  Store's employee policy will generally be the rule that has to be followed unless you can establish circumstances that can contest it. i.e. an unsafe work environment exists and management is negligent in providing proper and reasonable security.\n  If it's a matter of personal safety, outside the scope of employment duties, (which it sounds like by the way), the store should be notified in order to provide adequate security for you as well as all of its employees while on the premises, and acting within the scope of their jobs.
855401
I was an HR Director for about 10 years, although in California and Texas, not Washington. Anyhow, it's been a while, but here goes... Technically you were insubordinate and it is likely that the unemployment officer who officiates over the phone hearing will not believe that you meant anything else by saying d*ck in an e-mail (about someone who I presume is your boss). That said, I am wondering if they actually have your signature on anything that says that you are aware that "they" (your employer) have the right to read and monitor electronic mailings sent by you. Unless they (or you since you were the office manager) are very organized they may have trouble coming up with this paperwork. They need this in order to read your electronic communications and I would bring this up to the officer unless you know for sure that they have it and can easily access it. Also, I am wondering if there is any defense you might have with regards to why you said it or the context in which it was said. Additionally, has there ever been a time that you are aware of when "they" may have set a different precedent by not firing/terming someone based on this sort of insubordination? In other words, where someone else called  a manager a name of sorts, but were either not disciplined or disciplined without termination. I also have to wonder why your employer was able to read this e-mail (did someone show it to him or did you leave your computer on) and why he bothered to log on to your computer if that's what he did? Typically, I wouldn't do this unless I had it in for the person and usually that would mean a series of write ups (I'm a GM/PM now so I still have a number of reports and remember my HR days well). Unfortunately, most companies have a policy saying that they can terminate with no notice based on certain acts, one of which is insubordination. Still, I agree with you that he sounds like a jerk if this is all he had. He would have done better to call you in and find out why you felt like that, thereby trying to find a fix for the situation and gaining your loyalty if he succeeded. Good luck!
49434
If that person truely is mentally impaired,then be compassionate that they really don't mean to be a problem for you, they are just trying to fit in the only way they know how to ...oddly.  If they ask weird questions and you have the time to listen ask them what they mean and to explain why they thought what they did.\nIf this person is just plain ignorant of his responsibilities, then I'd talk to the manager about giving that person a less complicated job, preferrably not right next to you, but even so if he a success he'll be less a problem, and every now and then tell them they are doing a good job. that will be worth more than his paycheck.. because no matter how awkward that person is.. they can always find a way to make money, but getting approval from their peers is always where they have lacked, you may find this person will want and thrive to do the best job for you just to be rewarded with your praise of a job well done.
475533
That is a bad situation. If you really think they have this issue then you have to be careful.  Enlist the help of your HR department with documented instances of why you think that they have a 'reality issue'. If you think they may turn violent then you need to be very upfront about his. Do not confront the employee without consulting HR and without proper backup.\nAs bad as all that sounds don't forget that if this person has a mental health issue that they cannot help it - and they cannot discern the difference between reality and what YOU are seeing and hearing. They will filter it according to what is in their personal reality at the moment - not yours. So guard yourself, but engage their family if you can to get them help.
967240
You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
757275
Gone unchallenged, this problem will not fix itself.\nIf your friends are content with this...do nothing, but if it unacceptable behaviour by someone at work, then talking to your boss without being confrontational is absolutely appropriate. Sometimes a boss is unaware of all that goes on so give them the opportunity to hear your concerns. \nAlways document incidents/dates/times/who is involved just in case you require future reference though.
605483
Yes it is. Your friend also has the right to quit his job if he doesn't like it. Although it was rude and inconsiderate of them to move him without notice, it is not illegal.
443760
Most likely, yes.  Depends on your situation, but I'd suggest checking your employee handbook, if you have one.\n\nIf you are an employee-at-will (non-contract), then what you've effectively done is agreed to work on their terms.  Those terms are generally detailed in an employee handbook of some kind - you know, the one most people throw into the back of some drawer and forget about.  If their terms include proof of illness for sick days taken, there's nothing illegal about it.
728941
IF you are CERTAIN it is infectious then yes, you do have a right to ask her not to come in as you have a legal obligation to protect the health and safety of ALL your staff. However, be very, very careful because your 'self-diagnosis' over the internet is NOT acceptable as "proof". If you have access to an Occupational Health department/ adviser, you should ask them to intervene in this case.
942369
He has the right to do so, if he attempted to impose his religion on you and your fellow employees with the imminent threat of your jobs on the line then he would be crossing the line. He even has the right to suggest that one should convert to Christianity, or be saved or anything else, if one assumes that it may be a bit harassing to have it mentioned or brought up, it is debatable, but not a definite violation of your rights or even an overstep of his boundaries. I would suggest that you just bring it up to him and see how he reacts. wish ya the best peace and GOD bless...\n(no offense if yer an atheist or a follower of another religion/spirituality... That's my own little default way of hoping that all is well with you in spite of anything that may have been said or done)
109491
I don't know if it's legal, but it may not be *illegal.* It seems like a good way to foster a hostile work environment, but I doubt many employees are going to file harassment charges after the boss offers a promotion.\n\nStill, just because something is legal (or not yet illegal) doesn't necessarily make it OK to do.
890763
Yes I went through the same thing.  I found at that point there is nothing you can do.  Although you probably never deserved to be in this sitution I find that usually people need to gang up on one person and bully them.  It is not acceptable.  I went on meds because of it and when I was done working there I came off of the meds.  Management was involved in this case and I was approached by a laywer to sue these people.  I choose not to, the reason being that it would have cause more stress.  I now have a better job with better pay and I no longer take meds.  Please hang in there.  Start looking for a new job right now.  They cant fire you without a just cause, worse come to worse you will be asked to leave with two weeks pay.  But find a new job, being unhappy is not worth it.
74765
YES they can and they have the right to find out.If you are abusive and doing personal things at work,on thier TIME that thier paying you for.they could use it to fire you.NO joke.And also if it's illiegal it could be used as evidince in a court of law. And not even a Union can do anythig about it.because it,s concidered public.It's nothing to play around with.
535028
There are different laws for different states.  However in most cases it is illegal to fire an employee for medical reasons. Alot depends on employee/employer relations.  If employer is a real jerk, if they want to dismiss you they may allow you to come back, and then fire you shortly afterwards saying that you are not capable of handling work stress.  have you thought of contacting employer to ask them.  Also, i do not know your story, but 6 months is a long time to be off for depression. I am not being judgemental here but if after so long you are still dealing with such debilitating depression, you either need different meds, or a different Dr. that will be more helpful.  Maybe a different job that is just part time for awhile.  Working gives a person something to do and it is healthier for depresion to go to work and keep your mind off your fears and problems.  Sitting at home all the time dwelling on problems really is no good for you at all.  Good Luck!
157698
It depends on the state you live in.  Some states have a right to work clause which means a company can fire you for any reason without prior notice as long as it is not discriminatory.\n\nYour best bet is to look at your employee hand book and see what it says about sick days.  If you are sick, get a doctors note and make sure the doctor lists how long you should stay out of work.  If you truly are sick, have a doctors note, and you boss still gives you problems contact your employers human resource department.