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do i have grounds to sue? (hexbear.net)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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i got written up at work today for “not smiling” and in their rule book it mentions smiling at customers, representing the company in a positive manner, etc., and about a half hour of research has led me to believe that my employer is violating federal law as the nlrb ruled that your employer can’t force you to act happy/smile/be positive at work

i know it’s small but still fuck them

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[–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

You might, but the costs of pursuing an action (money/stress wise) are almost guaranteed to outweigh any monetary benefit. I'd say it's not worth bothering over unless they use it as part of a reason to fire you, then the benefit of suing increases.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Have you ever sued any one?

    I can tell you from experience

    It requires almost no work/stress if you have a competent lawyer. Most lawyers that sense they can get a settlement take a cut off the settlement.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

    I'll concede that it's worth asking a lawyer before making a decision.

    I just question whether the amount of money that op may get, is worth any potential fallout.

    And yeah, I have experience working in law firms, just not as a lawyer yet.

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