Have been working as a Dental Assistant for the past 28 years with the same doctor, I'm the only employee. My boss decided to retire within the past couple of months and told me that he would like me to stay until the end of the year, but now the papers a
Being the only employee, do I have any rights even though this is a private practice and there is nothing in writing or a contract.
1 answer | asked Dec 1, 2015 10:21 AM [EST] | applies to New York
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You are an "at will" employee without a specified term contract, no union, and non-governmental or civil service protection.
You should be eligible for unemployment benefits for up to 6 months so long as you file and comply with DOL's requirements.
In the event that your employer provided benefits (i.e. health insurance, retirement, .....) you have the right to either continue or transfer them to other providers. Many dentists sell their practices so maybe the dentist would recommend your continued services to enhance a smooth transition for a new owner or investor at least temporarily?
Your question was cut off at; "But now the papers A....." so unable to address which papers you are referring to.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Dec 1, 2015 12:32 PM [EST]
You should be eligible for unemployment benefits for up to 6 months so long as you file and comply with DOL's requirements.
In the event that your employer provided benefits (i.e. health insurance, retirement, .....) you have the right to either continue or transfer them to other providers. Many dentists sell their practices so maybe the dentist would recommend your continued services to enhance a smooth transition for a new owner or investor at least temporarily?
Your question was cut off at; "But now the papers A....." so unable to address which papers you are referring to.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Dec 1, 2015 12:32 PM [EST]
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