Can my employer force me to drink alchohol?
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Can my employer force me to drink alchohol?
I told my boss that I wanted to go home. He asked if I was married; I said I was engaged to which he said since but you’re not married so you have to drink or I will not pay you holiday pay. He announced this to the entire off and proceeded to make myself and the rest of my female co-workers drink or they will not be paid.
Asked on August 31, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, he can not force you to drink alcohol and he can not make it a condition to receiving holiday pay. Does your boss have a boss? Would it help to file a compalint up the chain of command? Would your co workers back you up? If that is not possible I think that you should speak with some one about filing a complaint with the department of labor. Good luck.
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