mother was delayed at work for not getting a babysitter to take child to school. Can I be fired or placed suspension at work?
2006-09-21 04:13:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If people are placed on suspension for being late where you work, then yes. I doubt that would happen, if you are always on time, and this is your first offense. No special rules are afforded to people with children.
2006-09-21 04:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on the workplace's policies. Is this the first time? Does the company have a strict absentee policy about tardiness? Jobs are very hard to find in some places and Bush is making it harder everyday. With more people competing for the same jobs it is getting easier for companies to let people go and get someone else cheaper right away.
2006-09-21 04:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by jose 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it depends on where you work and what type of people you work for. In my case, I'd be written up. I got written up for calling off work because my uncle was being taken off life support and dying. I also got yelled at when I returned to work the next day and harassed for it. =) Some people are worthless. Thank god I don't work there anymore..
so to answer your question... not suspended, but you may be written up.
2006-09-21 04:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Hiring and firing statutes are under the jrisdiction of the individual state governments. Most states have "at will' employment contracts. You would prob. be fired for excessive tardiness or absenteeism. They would not make reference to the fact of your child care situation. This would allow them to duck a potential lawsuit.
2006-09-21 04:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Dwain 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
California: Generally no reason is required of a private business for dismissal. The Feds, however would route you through civil rights litigation.
2006-09-21 04:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on your track record at work, have you been late before, are you a loyal and trustworthy employee, how long have you worked there? also the leniency of their tardiness policy. I would think that a warning would be just for a first offense.
2006-09-21 04:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. most states are at will. it is an employees responsibility to be at work on time. an employer has a right to expect this. if it is a chronic problem, steps must be taken to fix it.
2006-09-24 10:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by stevej 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, then you have legal grounds for a lawsuit. thats why when employers find out before they hire you, you have children you wont get a call back because they dont want the trouble with babysitters and daycare. so, don't let them threaten you with anything, women with children have just as many rights as the one's who don't, just to let you know I don't have children.
2006-09-21 04:22:10 · answer #8 · answered by cherokeediamond22 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure! The boss doesn't care if you have a babysitter or not, that is YOUR PROBLEM! All he cares about it getting the job done, which you are not doing if you are not there!
2006-09-21 04:22:17 · answer #9 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know but i think that they should have rules like that. My sister had to do that but if she was late takeing him to day care my dad would watch him.
2006-09-21 05:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by karren b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋