Can an employer purposely treat their employee differently if they know this employee is looking for another job?
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Can an employer purposely treat their employee differently if they know this employee is looking for another job?
My husband put in for a vacation in the month of June 3 months ago, his boss said it would be taken care of. In good faith he trusted it would be. Vacation time has to be put in 30 days prior. We found out 4 days ago his boss didn’t approve the time. Since this happened he either would not have a paid vacation or not have one at all. My husband contacted HR to handle this. They got back to him with the conclusion he could have the vacation but if he wanted to keep his job he’d have to transfer to another store that they’ve wanted him to go to in the past be he’s turned it down. Is this legally right?
Asked on June 6, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Doesn't sound right but then again I don't know your husband's whole story. Does he tend to take breaks a lot, leave, have a lot of absences?
Most states follow the at-will employment doctrine. Without a contract or union or absent language to the contrary in an employee handbook, an employee can be fired with or without cause.
Contact the following:
1. http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
2. www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Texas State Bar.
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