If I text another employee outside the workplace, can the company discipline me?
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If I text another employee outside the workplace, can the company discipline me?
Another employee went to HR and said i was bothering her. They told me not to approach her. I texted her outside of the workplace. The wrote me up for it. Is this legal?
Asked on January 30, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Kentucky
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes it can, unless this action violates the term of a union agreement or employment contract. Otherwise, absent legally actionable discrimination/retaliation, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. This is known at "at will" employment. Accordingly, you can accept this discipline, complain but risk termination, or quit.
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