GhostRider66
Member
Hi all,
So I've been working here for two years. The boss knows that I carry at work (valid CHL, etc.). Never has been an issue. Recently, they changed HR companies and I just found out that there has been a new employee handbook out there since the beginning of the year. The pertinent part reads as follows:
The Company has taken precautions in an attempt to make the facilities safe and secure. Firearms or other weapons are prohibited,
except for official purposes, or unless required for the position with prior approval from management and accompanied with proper
licensing. Locks have been installed in all points where security or privacy is required. Confidential records and files of the Company
are kept in a secure, locked area.
Weapons: The Company strictly prohibits unauthorized weapons of any type on company property, in vehicles owned or controlled by
The Company, and at any The Company-sponsored events. This includes visible and concealed weapons, even those for which the
owner has obtained the necessary permits. While this list is not all inclusive, weapons include firearms (whether loaded or unloaded),
knives with a blade longer than 1 1/2", any explosive materials, or any other object that could be used to harass, intimidate, injure, or kill
another individual.
Keys to facilities are issued to those employees who have need to access secure areas. Only employees authorized by management to
receive keys are to have them in their possession. The keys are not to be loaned to other employees or anyone else without the written
authorization of management.
Management reserves the right to conduct a search of all The Company-owned property, personal property on company premises, or
furnished items (desks, vehicles, lockers, packages, boxes, purses, etc.) for business-related purposes. If necessary, a search may be
conducted without prior notice. If there is a strong suspicion that an individual is in possession of a weapon and he or she is acting in
an unreasonable or threatening manner, the Police Department should be contacted immediately to intervene.
Generally, employees should not expect a level of privacy while using The Company equipment or while on company property.
I spoke with the boss and the HR guy here. Boss says, "Don't worry about it." HR guy says that he spoke with that company, it's standard language and that I'm covered under the section about "required for the position" and "authorized by management". I am technically in charge of security around here but not a commissioned security guard (nor in uniform) as is required in Texas. I have nothing in writing from the boss. My feeling is that by Texas CHL rules, this leaves me in a really precarious situation legally speaking. Any other professional or amateur opinions on this out there?
So I've been working here for two years. The boss knows that I carry at work (valid CHL, etc.). Never has been an issue. Recently, they changed HR companies and I just found out that there has been a new employee handbook out there since the beginning of the year. The pertinent part reads as follows:
The Company has taken precautions in an attempt to make the facilities safe and secure. Firearms or other weapons are prohibited,
except for official purposes, or unless required for the position with prior approval from management and accompanied with proper
licensing. Locks have been installed in all points where security or privacy is required. Confidential records and files of the Company
are kept in a secure, locked area.
Weapons: The Company strictly prohibits unauthorized weapons of any type on company property, in vehicles owned or controlled by
The Company, and at any The Company-sponsored events. This includes visible and concealed weapons, even those for which the
owner has obtained the necessary permits. While this list is not all inclusive, weapons include firearms (whether loaded or unloaded),
knives with a blade longer than 1 1/2", any explosive materials, or any other object that could be used to harass, intimidate, injure, or kill
another individual.
Keys to facilities are issued to those employees who have need to access secure areas. Only employees authorized by management to
receive keys are to have them in their possession. The keys are not to be loaned to other employees or anyone else without the written
authorization of management.
Management reserves the right to conduct a search of all The Company-owned property, personal property on company premises, or
furnished items (desks, vehicles, lockers, packages, boxes, purses, etc.) for business-related purposes. If necessary, a search may be
conducted without prior notice. If there is a strong suspicion that an individual is in possession of a weapon and he or she is acting in
an unreasonable or threatening manner, the Police Department should be contacted immediately to intervene.
Generally, employees should not expect a level of privacy while using The Company equipment or while on company property.
I spoke with the boss and the HR guy here. Boss says, "Don't worry about it." HR guy says that he spoke with that company, it's standard language and that I'm covered under the section about "required for the position" and "authorized by management". I am technically in charge of security around here but not a commissioned security guard (nor in uniform) as is required in Texas. I have nothing in writing from the boss. My feeling is that by Texas CHL rules, this leaves me in a really precarious situation legally speaking. Any other professional or amateur opinions on this out there?