If my employer posted my work schedule on social media after I asked her not to tell anyone where I worked,what should I do?

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If my employer posted my work schedule on social media after I asked her not to tell anyone where I worked,what should I do?

Asked on August 5, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

The first remedy is simply that you may need to find a new employer.  If their procedures don't work with your personal needs, then you may need to find an employer that works better for your needs. 

Generally, an employer can post whatever they would like regardng their business online.  So.... generally... you can't sue an employer for doing something that they have the right to do.  However, if you have a specific reason for not wanting it posted that related to your safety (i.e. crazy ex-boyfriend stalking you), then you may have a claim against your employer for putting your saftey at risk.  Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment under OSHA.  This duty extends to protecting employees from crazy ex's when they are on notice that violence is potentially an issue.

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

The first remedy is simply that you may need to find a new employer.  If their procedures don't work with your personal needs, then you may need to find an employer that works better for your needs. 

Generally, an employer can post whatever they would like regardng their business online.  So.... generally... you can't sue an employer for doing something that they have the right to do.  However, if you have a specific reason for not wanting it posted that related to your safety (i.e. crazy ex-boyfriend stalking you), then you may have a claim against your employer for putting your saftey at risk.  Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment under OSHA.  This duty extends to protecting employees from crazy ex's when they are on notice that violence is potentially an issue.


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