Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

RandySF

(58,511 posts) Tue Jul 16, 2013, 08:31 PM Jul 2013

Is this workplace retaliation for jury duty?

A coworker of mine was out for jury duty today, which we all know is a legal obligation. However, last week, our boss warned her that all of her work better be done. So, to avoid getting written up, she has to work late into Friday night to get everything done. Does this constitute retaliation?

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Is this workplace retaliation for jury duty? (Original Post) RandySF Jul 2013 OP

Don't know etherealtruth Jul 2013 #1

Can she address it with HR, or Ilsa Jul 2013 #2

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)

1. Don't know

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 08:33 PM

Jul 2013

... I do know this has been my experience. It is probably legal, but certainly is not in the spirit of the law

Ilsa

(61,690 posts)

2. Can she address it with HR, or

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 08:37 PM

Jul 2013

is the boss de facto HR/owner? I can understand her doing extra work, but sometimes bosses ask the impossible. Doesn't seem much like a team player. Can other employees share some of the extra load?

Reply to this discussion