Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi , Unfortunately, this happens and sucks. Try this link: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html Kathy Law and work I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what federal/state law typically is for work/time off. I am talking small business under 50 employees. I am extremely ticked off this morning after a LONG unwarranted conversation with my boss.We work in sales for a small company, my " numbers " have been increasing however he feels like he is doing me some big favors by letting me stretch and take time off. Let me mention that when I worked 3 days a week before surgery I worked from 7am-9pm sometimes. I basically short changed myself because I am a salaried employee. I was working a full time schedule hours wise but paid for part time. Is there any law that prohibits an employer for not letting you do things such as walking to stretch? I literally was chastised for getting up a few times a day. I thought there was a 2 15 min break, and mandatory 30 min lunch? I take neither of these. I am thinking this is more of a bias on his part. Is TC considered a disability? Does he have to do things such as provide a chair for me etc? We only have 2 sales people now, and have not been able to hire anyone else. The one guy quit after 3 days since we are a small, unstructured company. So I feel like I have a good chance of staying here, but this is just insulting and annoying! I feel like there should be some PROMISED modifications made while I go to PT and fully recover. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 , There is such a law. There is government created agency to help you with this and you can call and talk to someone. It is called Job Accomodation Network (JAN), they have a website, but their # is 1-. I wouldn't just quit right now since you have medical issues. Either push for an accomodation or look into taking short term disability until you know what your situation is. If you quit you give up your rights for alot of things you are entitled to. I hope you are feeling better. And TC is considered an ADA disability. > > I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what federal/state law typically is for work/time off. I am talking small business under 50 employees. > I am extremely ticked off this morning after a LONG unwarranted conversation with my boss.We work in sales for a small company, my " numbers " have been increasing however he feels like he is doing me some big favors by letting me stretch and take time off. > Let me mention that when I worked 3 days a week before surgery I worked from 7am-9pm sometimes. I basically short changed myself because I am a salaried employee. I was working a full time schedule hours wise but paid for part time. > Is there any law that prohibits an employer for not letting you do things such as walking to stretch? I literally was chastised for getting up a few times a day. I thought there was a 2 15 min break, and mandatory 30 min lunch? I take neither of these. > I am thinking this is more of a bias on his part. Is TC considered a disability? Does he have to do things such as provide a chair for me etc? > We only have 2 sales people now, and have not been able to hire anyone else. The one guy quit after 3 days since we are a small, unstructured company. So I feel like I have a good chance of staying here, but this is just insulting and annoying! > I feel like there should be some PROMISED modifications made while I go to PT and fully recover. > Any thoughts? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes, no matter what size, you are entitled to 2 breaks usually 15min but I have heard 10 min(not sure exact law time though) paid time and a 30 min not paid time lunch/dinner break. Sounds like he is just using his power.  Is he the owner or does he also do sales? Does he have quotas for himself or just for you and thus he feels he has to really push you?  Could he be wanting you to quit on your own?  You should be able to get up and stretch/walk around to help your pains. you can state, since you don't take a formal 15min break, that you will use 1-2mins 'stretch break 15 times. see what he says about that. lol. Most 'good' employers that have good producting employees usually try to accomodate thier needs. As, by doing this, will help w/ productivily and employee moral. carol  ________________________________ To: tetheredspinalcord Sent: Thu, March 24, 2011 8:31:26 AM Subject: Re: Law and work  Hi , Unfortunately, this happens and sucks. Try this link: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html Kathy Law and work I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what federal/state law typically is for work/time off. I am talking small business under 50 employees. I am extremely ticked off this morning after a LONG unwarranted conversation with my boss.We work in sales for a small company, my " numbers " have been increasing however he feels like he is doing me some big favors by letting me stretch and take time off. Let me mention that when I worked 3 days a week before surgery I worked from 7am-9pm sometimes. I basically short changed myself because I am a salaried employee. I was working a full time schedule hours wise but paid for part time. Is there any law that prohibits an employer for not letting you do things such as walking to stretch? I literally was chastised for getting up a few times a day. I thought there was a 2 15 min break, and mandatory 30 min lunch? I take neither of these. I am thinking this is more of a bias on his part. Is TC considered a disability? Does he have to do things such as provide a chair for me etc? We only have 2 sales people now, and have not been able to hire anyone else. The one guy quit after 3 days since we are a small, unstructured company. So I feel like I have a good chance of staying here, but this is just insulting and annoying! I feel like there should be some PROMISED modifications made while I go to PT and fully recover. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I would also add to these good suggestions that you put everything in writing. You may need a paper trail at some point. Kathy Law and work I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what federal/state law typically is for work/time off. I am talking small business under 50 employees. I am extremely ticked off this morning after a LONG unwarranted conversation with my boss.We work in sales for a small company, my " numbers " have been increasing however he feels like he is doing me some big favors by letting me stretch and take time off. Let me mention that when I worked 3 days a week before surgery I worked from 7am-9pm sometimes. I basically short changed myself because I am a salaried employee. I was working a full time schedule hours wise but paid for part time. Is there any law that prohibits an employer for not letting you do things such as walking to stretch? I literally was chastised for getting up a few times a day. I thought there was a 2 15 min break, and mandatory 30 min lunch? I take neither of these. I am thinking this is more of a bias on his part. Is TC considered a disability? Does he have to do things such as provide a chair for me etc? We only have 2 sales people now, and have not been able to hire anyone else. The one guy quit after 3 days since we are a small, unstructured company. So I feel like I have a good chance of staying here, but this is just insulting and annoying! I feel like there should be some PROMISED modifications made while I go to PT and fully recover. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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