What can I do about my suspension from work?
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What can I do about my suspension from work?
I had a small issue with my property management. I had to get out of a lease as it was for 8 months and I was there only for 3 months. Also, the location where I live was very bad and the surroundings were not nice. So I asked my manager to provide me a letter stating that I will be transferring to the other office. Of course ethically it is wrong but just for the property management’s records they wanted it. He thought about it but refused. I went directly to the HR explaining my situation and told them that I needed a letter and if it is something not appropriate, I also said I do not want it. So the HR Director got back to me and suspended me for a week without pay. I was being honest in going directly to them and letting them know my problem, which I understand is not their problem. I was actually in fear whether I would pay the remaining balance, so I went to HR to request a letter as I already gave a notice to vacate. I know the HR is mad at me. However, I know ethically it is wrong on me to ask for a letter. What can I do after I going back to work? I am really do not want to loose this job.
Asked on September 9, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There probably isn't much that you can do, that is unless the terms of any suspension or termination are covered in an empoyment contract or union agreement. Otherwise, as an "at will" worker, your company can set the conditions of your employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, you csn be further disciplined up to and including termination.
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