Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I can tell you from experience that what your manager is doing is legal. I worked for s Nursery and Crafts. I got hurt and when I couldn't return after 12 months, they legally fired me. Didn't matter that I might have been able to return soon, I was gone. It was a hard blow to take, as I had worked myself up from a seasonal cashier to Assistant Manager in two years. I use to work 60 to 65 hours a week. I was salaried so they didn't care how many hours I work. I hope this is horrible news but your company can do what they are doing. You probably need to get a copy of their short term policy. If you have a hand book what your manager is telling you, is probably in the book. If you don't have a handbook or a copy of their disibility policies, ask for them. -------------- Original message -------------- From: " ortizd73 " <ortizd73@...> Group, I have been on short-term disability for about six months. I am currently in the process of getting my Long term disability approved, and I have been receiving letters from my Store Manager not the company stating that if I do not return to work in five days I will resign my position with the company. Does this sound right, or does it sound like harassment? I have been receiving a paycheck from short term disability for the past six months. I am currently talking to a lawyer any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 This CAN be done legally. Check your employee handbook for their policy on short term and long term disability. Have you talked to the store manager? What about human resources at the main level of your company? *~ Kami ~* [ ] Employer Harassment? Group, I have been on short-term disability for about six months. I am currently in the process of getting my Long term disability approved, and I have been receiving letters from my Store Manager not the company stating that if I do not return to work in five days I will resign my position with the company. Does this sound right, or does it sound like harassment? I have been receiving a paycheck from short term disability for the past six months. I am currently talking to a lawyer any opinions? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Honestly, that is what I would do. Talk to someone who knows the laws and can be there to defend you. Best of luck to you. > > Group, > I have been on short-term disability for about six months. I am > currently in the process of getting my Long term disability approved, > and I have been receiving letters from my Store Manager not the company > stating that if I do not return to work in five days I will resign my > position with the company. Does this sound right, or does it sound like > harassment? I have been receiving a paycheck from short term disability > for the past six months. I am currently talking to a lawyer any > opinions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I live in NY and NY has what's called " employment at will " and that means that you can be let go at any time for no reason. It also says that you can quit at any time for no reason - I've never figured that part out. Of course, it doesn't apply if you have a contract or are part of a union with one. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of lindacaimi@... Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Employer Harassment? I can tell you from experience that what your manager is doing is legal. I worked for s Nursery and Crafts. I got hurt and when I couldn't return after 12 months, they legally fired me. Didn't matter that I might have been able to return soon, I was gone. It was a hard blow to take, as I had worked myself up from a seasonal cashier to Assistant Manager in two years. I use to work 60 to 65 hours a week. I was salaried so they didn't care how many hours I work. I hope this is horrible news but your company can do what they are doing. You probably need to get a copy of their short term policy. If you have a hand book what your manager is telling you, is probably in the book. If you don't have a handbook or a copy of their disibility policies, ask for them. -------------- Original message -------------- From: " ortizd73 " <ortizd73 (DOT) <mailto:ortizd73%40> com> Group, I have been on short-term disability for about six months. I am currently in the process of getting my Long term disability approved, and I have been receiving letters from my Store Manager not the company stating that if I do not return to work in five days I will resign my position with the company. Does this sound right, or does it sound like harassment? I have been receiving a paycheck from short term disability for the past six months. I am currently talking to a lawyer any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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