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Can an employer terminate me for not attending a
Several weeks ago, I had a supervisor verbally threaten my life. I file a report with the company ‘s Director, President and also the police department. The President placed me on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete. Which to this date has not been investigated by the police department, due to case back logs. Last week the Director contacted me and wanting a me to attend a meet at the office which the offense occurred. My reply via email, where I asked several questions concerning my safety. What Safety measures has the company taken to assure a safe environment for me to attend a meeting. The company would not response. Yet, they want me to attend a meeting at the same location. Since the company did not response. I didn’t attend the meeting. A day later another meeting was asked. I replied the same thing. New Link Destination
day I received an
email where the Director is requiring me to attend. Can I legally response again by stating that I cannot attend for fear of my safety? The company refuses to answer any questions until I arrive to this meeting, where as there will be a company attorney present.
Asked on October 23, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, you have no right to not attend the meeting because you are concerned for your safety, and yes, you may be terminated. Employment is employment at will; the employer determines what you have to do as part of your job, and may terminate you for not doing those things. (And worse: ignoring an employer instruction to attend a meeting would be grounds for "termination for cause"--you would not be eligible for unemployment benefits.) The employee cannot decide he/she does not feel safe and skip work or part of work. If you do not feel safe here, your recourse is to seek other employment.
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