workers compensation
Even if you have a valid prescription for Valium; some employers (esp those working with dangerous machinery) may legally prohibit the use by an employee of any intoxicating substance, for safety reasons. If you work a desk job however, no; you should not be fired for taking what has been prescribed to you, unless your job performance is impaired.
In the UK employers must provide a leaving employee with a form called a P45 (for tax and other information purposes).
A quality employee is one who obeys their employers rules and does their best to complete all of the job duties they were assigned. They will also talk good about their employer.
Regardless of the working condition contract, all employers must comply with OSHA regulations. And contracts may differ depending on the position of the employee.
# Why is it important to become knowledgeable about IT if you are not working as an IT employee?
The answer to this question depends largely on the the state in which one lives. Some states do not require employers to provide breaks to employees, and therefore, it is up to the employer to dictate the terms of employee breaks. Some states require employers to provide breaks to employees doing certain types of work or working in certain industries, but not others. Some states require employer to provide breaks unless the employee has sufficient "downtime." Lastly, some state require all employers to provide employees with breaks, regardless of how busy they are while working. Identifying the state in which the employee works would permit a more complete and accurate answer.
# Why is it important to become knowledgeable about IT if you are not working as an IT employee?
In most cases, a part-time employee cannot be forced to work full-time hours without their consent. Employers are generally required to abide by the terms of the employee's part-time contract. If the employer wants to make a change to the employee's working hours, they should discuss it with the employee and come to a mutual agreement.
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Employers usually have you sign a form when you are hired that states that they have a right to listen to phone conversations, read emails and supervise your Internet use. Essentially by working there you have consented. It is wise to limit personal uses of these items to things that are work related.
Yes, employers can send employees home for any reason satisfactory to the employer. Doctors have no power over employers, who OWN the jobs and set what work schedules they wish. One reason an injured employee might be sent home when a doctor assigns restriction is that the employer cannot provide work that meets those restrictions.