Can my manager ask me to provide proof that I work at another job and go to school?
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Can my manager ask me to provide proof that I work at another job and go to school?
I work for a restaurant and recently my manager sent out an email stating that we can’t block out days on our availability, unless it’s for: studying, going to church or for leisure time on those days that we requested off. It sounds reasonable, however my manager wants those who have a second job or have school to provide them with proof of same to make sure that we’re not lying about not being able to work on those block out days. My manager wants us to turn in our schedule of school or of our second job. Is that legal? I feel like thats too personal for them to obtain that kind of information.
Asked on October 13, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Most employment relationships are what is known as "at will". This means that a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes requiring workers to provide proof of outside employment or school enrollment. The exceptions to this would be if such an action violates the terms of an employment contract/union agreement or constitutes some form of legally actionable discrimination/retaliation. Basically, you can either comply and supply the documents requested, complain but risk termination, or resign.
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