Miscellaneous

Is it legal for an employer to refuse employment verification?

Is it legal for an employer to refuse employment verification?

Our legal friends at Avvo.com were gracious enough to post this questionto some attorneys to confirm that, “Yes, the employer can refuse as there is no law that requires an employer to verify your employment.”

Is it legal for employees to refuse to return to work?

It is a legal requirement that all employers have implemented safety measures in place to protect all employees (a risk assessment would usually be carried out to identify what is needed to meet their obligations as an employer and protect their employees). Failures to comply with their obligations may amount to negligence.

Do you have to fill out employment verification forms?

For the most part, these are a courtesy: There is no legal requirement for an employer to complete them, but I think the golden rule applies—you would expect former employers of your employees to fill out the form, so why not do others the same courtesy?

Can a company refuse to give a service letter?

Some states require employers to provide service letters to former employees. These are letters that provide the facts of an employee’s work history without offering a lot of personal detail or recommendations regarding whether the employee might be a good job candidate.

Our legal friends at Avvo.com were gracious enough to post this questionto some attorneys to confirm that, “Yes, the employer can refuse as there is no law that requires an employer to verify your employment.”

For the most part, these are a courtesy: There is no legal requirement for an employer to complete them, but I think the golden rule applies—you would expect former employers of your employees to fill out the form, so why not do others the same courtesy?

Can a company retaliate against an employee for refusing a covid-19 shot?

State law often prohibits retaliating against an employee for refusing to participate in a violation of federal law. Organizations that require Covid-19 vaccination in violation of federal law may face lawsuits under these state laws not only to block the policy but also for damages and attorneys’ fees.

Can a company deny a perfect attendance bonus?

For example, if an employer does not deny a perfect attendance bonus to employees using vacation leave, the employer may not deny the bonus to an employee who used vacation leave for a FMLA-qualifying reason.