QUESTION
If place of employment refuses to let me transfer but has let another employee transfer, can I take legal action?
Asked on Oct 14th, 2017 on Labor and Employment - Wisconsin
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There was an instance in which an employee moved and went to another branch. I wished to transfer to another branch as well, but my transfer was denied. I was living in another household during my first year of being there and a couple months ago I had to move, so its now a 40-ish minute drive for me which is a bit much for the measly 8.70 an hour I'm making there. The current fast food said they would be happy to hire me if I got a release but my employer says she will not give me one. In fact I was lied to as she said to me that company policy states "they do not honor transfers" even though they did it for an ex-coworker. Is there anything I can do to combat this legally?
2 ANSWERS
You can have a successful legal action against the employer only if they treat you differently due to race, place of origin, sex, age, or disability.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2017 at 6:50 PM
If you and the person who was allowed to transfer are in different protected classes (sex-male/female, age-only if you are 40 years or older, race, disability, etc.) then you might have a discrimination claim. I suggest you look for a job closer to home that likely would pay the same or more than you are currently earning.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2017 at 11:47 AM