Am I required to turn my phone back over before I get home?
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Am I required to turn my phone back over before I get home?
I travel for work, I put a two week notice in and
they were not happy. They are asking for my
company cell phone back before I leave the
area, leaving me no means of communication
to fly across the country. I told them I would
mail it to the office when I arrived home. What
are my options. Thanks
Asked on June 28, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless having you turn your cell phone in early violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, you need to comply with this request. The fact is that most employment relationships are "at will", which means that company can set the condtitions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination).
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