Can a manager you work for tell you to “quit”?
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Can a manager you work for tell you to “quit”?
A manager, whom I work for, recently lashed out at me for going to the bathroom when I arrive at work, and told me to take care of it “before I left in the morning”. I couldn’t believe this. I ignored and worked but she insisted it necessary to lecture me on it, and claimed it had been happening for days. I had never been approached about this issue, and was not aware going to the bathroom was a problem. I mentioned that it would be nice to be appraciated for the work I do and not the bathroom breaks I take. She walked away and say “you can quit if you want. Is this legal? What can I do?
Asked on July 6, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
She can ask you to quit in a fit-- and unfortunately, many bosses do. The fact that she's acting weird or unreasonable in suggesting that you quit does not mean that you have to quit work. The decision to terminate goes both ways. Until you decide to leave, you can work. Conversely, until your employer decides to formally terminate your employment, you can continue to work. Her unprofessionalism does not equate to illegality.
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