My boss is writing me up for not driving to work because of the snow we've been getting today. There might be snow tomorrow as well and I'm wondering if she has legal grounds to fire me over this?
2007-01-16 08:32:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Portland
Check your employee manual (if you have one) and see what it says about missing work. I suspect it says you need to be at work or to notify them as to why you can't be there. You may have to use vacation or sick leave if you can't make it in.
In my case, my employer in Oregon is very considerate and allowed me to either work from home or to arrive late because of the distance I travel to and from work. But that is their policy, not what the state of Oregon says. (I drive an hour and a half to/from work in southern Oregon)
If you make arrangements for someone else to cover you at work, that shows you are concerned about your employer. You might also consider staying at a motel closer to work if your job can't be done from home and no one else can cover your shift. You might also ask if they will pay for your hotel room. Some employers will, some won't. But if you get in an accident you won't be at work then either. So they should have some contingency plans and work with you if you're sincere about trying to work for them. And if they aren't willing to work with you, at least you can go to your next job and tell them what you were willing to do.
2007-01-16 12:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by An Oregon Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't live in Oregon but should be same most places. You can't be fired for not using a certain method of transportation but yes, you can be fired for not showing up to work... even if weather related. I had kind of the same deal years ago. I sought legal advice and was told basically anyone can fire you for anything... just a matter of being legal. In my case the advise was they did nothing illegal. Also... just to let you know it is very hard to sue an employer. Anyway, bad weather is not a valid reason to miss work unfortunately. If others made it in they will use that as proof it was possible to make it in. Nope... no law violated.
2007-01-16 09:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by daven71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a private company I think they might be able to terminate you for not showing up for work. You might find a weasel like lawyer who would challenge them.
I would think you would not want to work at a place that treated you like that in the first place.
2007-01-16 08:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by refractorygod 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋