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To: sitetest
"As a result, entry onto the employer's property is entirely voluntary, and that being the case, the employer may rightfully impose whatever rules or restrictions he may like, excepting submission to physical assault or similar.

Why is physical assault, or similar excluded?

561 posted on 12/14/2004 9:39:26 AM PST by spunkets
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To: spunkets

Dear spunkets,

"Why is physical assault, or similar excluded?"

Except in self-defense, to commit physical assault against another is a criminal offense. Employment law, as I understand it, does not require someone to submit to crimes as a condition of employment. Even employment at-will doesn't permit terminating an employee for failing to submit to a crime. As well, even employment at-will doesn't permit terminating an employee for refusing to participate in a crime.

These are some of the "public policy" exceptions in "at-will" employment law. If you read through my posts in this thread, you'll find that I've previously posted about this.


sitetest


573 posted on 12/14/2004 11:10:49 AM PST by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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