What can I do if I have been terminated from my job for carrying pepper spray on my key chain that was locked up in a locker?
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What can I do if I have been terminated from my job for carrying pepper spray on my key chain that was locked up in a locker?
In the employee handbook there is nothing stating that pepper spray is a weapon.
Asked on September 11, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Actually there might night be much that you can do. That is unless your employer's action violates an employment contract, union agreement or company policy. The fact is that most employment relationships are what is known as "at will". This means that an employer can set the terms of the workplace much as it sees fit. Accordingly, an employee can be fired for carrying pepper spray, or for any reason, or for no reason at all, with or without notice.
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