HOURS REDUCED DUE TO LACK OF SUPERVISION
I WORK IN A OUTPATIENT REHAB CENTER WHERE THE PHYSICIAN NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE IN ORDER FOR US TO PROVIDE SERVICES. DURING THE PAST YEAR WE HAD PHYSICIAN AVAILABILITY FOR TWO OF THE THREE DAYS THE REHAB WOULD HAVE NORMALLY BEEN HELD. NOW THE SERVICE WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO PHYSICIAN RETIRING AND MAY REOPEN AT THE HOSPITAL. CAN I RECEIVE RETROACTIVE UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THOSE DAYS NOT WORKED DUE TO NO PHYSICIAN COVERAGE. WHAT IF I DO NOT WANT TO CONTINUE THIS JOB AT THE NEW SITE IF REOPENED?
1 answer | asked Jun 7, 2009 10:41 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Answers (1)
Generally, quitting a job can lead to a loss of your legal rights.
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
That being said, generally, quitting a job can lead to a loss of your legal rights. In your case, the facts are too complicated to make a prediction of any kind, without knowing more. If the center reopens, will it be the same legal entity, or part of the hospital? What will your position and pay be? What will your responsibilities be? Significant changes in pay, position or responsibilities may allow you to refuse to work at the new location without losing your unemployment compensation insurance.
You should have applied for unemployment during the prior weeks in which you were working only part time due to no physician coverage. Generally, if you apply after the fact, you cannot get retroactive unemployment comp.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
One Belmont Avenue,
Suite 501
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5585
Cezold@Ezoldlaw.com
www.ezoldlaw.com
posted by Christopher Ezold | Jun 8, 2009 12:58 PM [EST]
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
That being said, generally, quitting a job can lead to a loss of your legal rights. In your case, the facts are too complicated to make a prediction of any kind, without knowing more. If the center reopens, will it be the same legal entity, or part of the hospital? What will your position and pay be? What will your responsibilities be? Significant changes in pay, position or responsibilities may allow you to refuse to work at the new location without losing your unemployment compensation insurance.
You should have applied for unemployment during the prior weeks in which you were working only part time due to no physician coverage. Generally, if you apply after the fact, you cannot get retroactive unemployment comp.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
One Belmont Avenue,
Suite 501
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5585
Cezold@Ezoldlaw.com
www.ezoldlaw.com
posted by Christopher Ezold | Jun 8, 2009 12:58 PM [EST]
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