Work Suspension Pending Investigation

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In Tennessee, employees have rights under state and federal laws, including protection against discrimination and retaliation. If you believe your suspension without pay pending a theft investigation is unjust, consider consulting a local employment attorney for personalized advice.

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I was suspended wo pay pending investigation of theft.
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your situation. To assist you further, could you please let me know the state you're residing in? This is to provide accurate information as employment laws vary by state.
I am a cafeteria manager and delegate duties. I have * staff that handle the freezers and coolers they clean organize rotate and in this instance we purged some old freezer foods and it was documented Everytime and records were kept everyday and every month. I was able to provide all hard copies of discarded items
Hello ****, thank you for the details. However, I still need to know the state you're residing in to provide accurate legal information. Could you please let me know?
Tennessee
Hello ****,
In Tennessee:
- Employees have certain rights under state and federal laws.
- Employers cannot discriminate or retaliate based on many factors.
- If you feel your suspension is unjust, consider contacting a local employment attorney.
Remember, this is general guidance and not legal advice.