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While I'm waiting on my application to be processed, I thought I'd ask something I didn't think to ask in class.

My employer has a non-violent workplace policy that was updated a few years ago to include a prohibition of any weapons on company property. I work in a satellite office within a office building where numerous other businesses are located.

As of right now (pending the bill in the Texas legislature), it seems that my employer's prohibition would extend to the parking lot for the office building even though its shared parking with other companies.

Is that correct, and if so, is there a problem with leaving your carry in your car if it's parked in the neighboring business park (just a few steps away - separated by a small strip of grass)? I've seen others from my building parking in the neighboring lot, but I had always thought it was to avoid door dings and park in the shade (their lot has fewer cars in the section next to our lot).

Unless someone with authority over the lot tells you otherwise, you should be free and clear to park there.

KC5AV wrote:Unless someone with authority over the lot tells you otherwise, you should be free and clear to park there.

Thanks I'm going to look tomorrow to make sure there aren't any prohibitive signs in their lot, but I doubt it since others from my building park there. We don't have any on-street parking close by.

Slowplay wrote:

KC5AV wrote:Unless someone with authority over the lot tells you otherwise, you should be free and clear to park there.

Thanks I'm going to look tomorrow to make sure there aren't any prohibitive signs in their lot, but I doubt it since others from my building park there. We don't have any on-street parking close by.

You are legally free to park there. You can still be fired for doing so. Park in a public place if possible.

Most shared business offices have mutual agreements between one another and the owner's of the property.
Also did you sign the company policy?

It does not have to be a sign and It can only be a verbal warning or written policy from your boss. You can still be fired for it just not go to jail.

If you park off the property the owner’s rights become very limited. If you are fired for refusing a search or admitting to having a gun off their property. Then you can sue.

Wait for the new HB to pass.
Park on a public street if you can.
Or don't take your GUN.

After all you agreed to the policy..

GnGz, I'm not worried about being fired. I can be fired at any time for any reason.

My concern is not wanting to commit criminal trespass.

Slowplay wrote:GnGz, I'm not worried about being fired. I can be fired at any time for any reason.

My concern is not wanting to commit criminal trespass.

You do not violate TPC §30.06 unless:

• 1. You have been given effective notice by your employer meaning;
  • a. Written notice that contains the exact wording required by TPC §30.06;
    b. A sign that both contains the statutorily required language and meets the size requirements of TPC §30.06; or
    c. Verbal notice of the "no guns" policy (no special language required); and
  2. Your employer legally controls the parking.

Otherwise, you risk only getting fired.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote: You do not violate TPC §30.06 unless:

• 1. You have been given effective notice by your employer meaning;
  • a. Written notice that contains the exact wording required by TPC §30.06;
    b. A sign that both contains the statutorily required language and meets the size requirements of TPC §30.06; or
    c. Verbal notice of the "no guns" policy (no special language required); and
  2. Your employer legally controls the parking.

Otherwise, you risk only getting fired.

Chas.

Thank you Charles. The office building where I work is not posted and my employer is not the property owner (only a lessee, with no control over parking to my knowledge as it is shared and we have no reserved spaces).

I feel for you Slowplay.

My company has the same ridiculous policy. C'mon parking lot bill!!!