Can an employer put you on a leave of absence Without pay because of their paperwork mistakes?
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Can an employer put you on a leave of absence Without pay because of their paperwork mistakes?
Ive been working at this place for 3 years, I
have a clear background, but DCF and my boss
at the time didnt submit the papers correctly so
it came back as not able to work in childcare
since I lived in Massachusetts and never got an
out of state screening. Well DCF just now
caught this THREE years later. And they said I
cannot work for the next 7-10 days while they
sort this out. I feel like this isnt right. Its not my
fault they messed up?
Asked on October 16, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It's not right, but it's legal. Employment in this nation is "employment at will": there is no right to or guaranty of a job. An employer can terminate--or, as here, suspend--an employee at any time for any reason, even the employer's own error.
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