If my employee handbook states that it’s up to the employee to take up to a hour for lunch, do I have a case if I’m fired for taking that hour?

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If my employee handbook states that it’s up to the employee to take up to a hour for lunch, do I have a case if I’m fired for taking that hour?

Asked on September 20, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona

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Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Arizona is an at-will employment state, which means you can be fired for virtually any reason except a discriminatory one.  You can, however, collect unemployment if you are let go for such a silly reason.


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