Can an employer force staff members to testify against a university professor who was terminated for disruptive behavior?
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Can an employer force staff members to testify against a university professor who was terminated for disruptive behavior?
The professor has a case against the university. He was terminated and did not make tenure. He is extremely irrational and is representing himself in the case. During a hearing he said he is not doing this for himself but for God. The faculty and staff are afraid of the backlash and the university is not making it a safe workplace. We have asked for securi cameras but was told its too expensive, but it is rumored this case has already cost in excess of $500,000. We are not in a safe workplace.
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the employer may make you testify--if you don't, you could (subject to any disciplinary, termination, etc. rules in any employment contract(s) you have) be disciplined or even terminated. You can't be required to lie or say anything untrue, but you can be required to testify.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the employer may make you testify--if you don't, you could (subject to any disciplinary, termination, etc. rules in any employment contract(s) you have) be disciplined or even terminated. You can't be required to lie or say anything untrue, but you can be required to testify.
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