An employee of KyoTek was arrested last Saturday night for public fighting, destroying property, and harming several people. The employee has been released pending a trial, and wants to return to work. Other employees are nervous to be around this person after this display of violence, and that has created a disruptive atmosphere in the workplace. KyoTek does have the legal right to discipline the employee based on this off-duty behavior.

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Employers have the legal right to discipline employees for off-duty behavior that negatively affects the workplace, employees or business, as it can impact productivity and create a disruptive atmosphere.

An Employee of KyoTek Was Arrested Last Saturday Night for Public