Can my employer suspend me from work for a non-disqualifying traffic violation arrest?
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Can my employer suspend me from work for a non-disqualifying traffic violation arrest?
I work as a director of housekeeping in a healthcare facility for the last 5 years. I had gotten arrested for driving without a license, a misdemeanor. I immediately told my employer as I have nothing to hide. The next day my employer told me that I was being suspended without pay as AHCA contacted them as to my arrest and as a result they need to suspend me pending further investigation of the arrest. Currently I am still suspended. I conduct B/R screenings for prospective staff and I know the disqualifying statues of the Affidavit of Good moral character. A minor traffic offense is not questionable.
I feel as though my Integrity is now in question and I pride myself on loyalty and my reputation in this industry and how I live my life. What are my rights as I know mine is a “right to work state�?
Thank you,
Bobby Hobgood
Asked on August 3, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Your employer has a right to suspend you pending further investigation as it has a right to make certain of all of the circumstances regarding the incident before having you back at work. The exceptions to this would be if your suspension violated the terms of an employment contract/union agreement or constitutes some form of legally actionable discrimination.
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