CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES AND THE HIGH COST OF GAS
California gas prices are astronomical. As many CA employees are realizing, it is becoming very costly to drive to work. But as an employee, do you have any other options? Perhaps. First, it is important that you discuss your situation with your boss. More and more employers are recognizing that the cost of gas is making it uneconomical for employees to drive to work --- many employees simply do not make enough money to justify the drive. As a result, employers have begun to work with their employees.
Some employers are allowing their employees to work 4 day work weeks. This means longer hours on those 4 days, but less driving. Other employers are subsidizing employee use of public transportation and reimbursing for mileage. Even better, some employers are allowing employees to telecommute, or work from home. It is in your employers’ best interest to work with you, the employee, to create a comfortable work environment.
If you have spoken with your employer and he will not only not listen to your needs but has begun to retaliate or discriminate against you for requesting reasonable accommodations in your work commute, contact the experienced legal team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. If you live and work in CA, our experienced employment attorneys are here to help you defend your rights. Call our employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to assist you.
