Can i be fired for an event that happened outside of work
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Can i be fired for an event that happened outside of work
I was away for work and out at a bar with co-workers. The time came that i felt i had enough and took the car service back. On the car ride back i got in an altercation with the driver. The driver didnt feel safe and called the police. The police took me into protective custody(drunk tank). I was not arrested and no charges were filed. This got back to my company and now my job is at risk.
Asked on May 10, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Like most states, in Massachusetts employment is "at will," which means that you can be fired without cause, unless you have a written employment contract.
There are some limited exceptions to this. If your company has an employee handbook or something of that nature, which talks about what can get you fired, it might be possible to claim that the handbook is itself a contract. This, though, is a highly technical legal argument, that you would not wisely try to make without a lawyer.
One place you can look for counsel, in your area, in employment and labor law, is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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