Q: Are employers able to suspend employees who curse on there day off while in work place
We have an employee who came into shop on their day off and got told his rent went up so said a few curse words and district manager heard them and suspended the employee for 3 days without pay. Just wondering if employer is able to suspend an employee on their day off for cursing
A:
If this is a private (not government) employer, without a written contract covering this matter, they can do anything that does not violate the public policy of Virginia as articulated in the laws or constitution of Virginia. YES
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