I work 60, paid for 40, can't anymore, no babysitter. Job offered on call part-time. My rights? unemployment?
370634
You mean you were in a salaried position since you aren't paid for OT just 40hrs a week. If you and your employer qualify under FMLA you can request up to 12wks of UNPAID (or paid at THEIR discretion) leave. It doesn't have to be at one time. However it sounds like that's not really an option for you. Since you are requesting a new job you have to agree to the job or decide not to work. They have NO responsibilty for unemployment since it's not their actions causing you to leave work. Unemployment only comes in if your employer lets you go without reason (doesn't mean you have to be fired, just told we're letting you go because you can't fulfill the job requirements). Since you're the one causing the job action you thus do not qualify for unemployment. \n\nSeems they've offered you at least something, which is more then they have to. Remember they're not responsible for your actions. \n\nAlso note that for some benefit programs you must be working 20hrs/wk or at least searching for work and ready to take what becomes available.\n\nEDIT: To james, it's not illegal to pay for 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work more as long as it's a salaried position.  If she was just a front-line worker then yes it'd be illegal, but being salaried means you get 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work 38hrs or 60hrs as long as you come in each day.
1040447
Generally, no you can not. Check this site for your state laws.\n\nhttp://employeeissues.com/unemployment_laws.htm
1142978
Let's see...I work full-time and I still have no money.  I have no money in my savings...  So there is no way I could survive without my job, unless someone wanted to pay my bills for me.  Any offers?  :)
163831
I would say that you are not.  Unemployment benefits are for those who were wrongly fired or laid-off.  It is meant to serve as a safety net for those at or near poverty level.  Hopefully you did some planning by saving some money to hold you over until you find your new job.  Good luck!
985114
Tell your employer that you will resign, if they will agree to pay unemployment.\n\nThen tell the unemployment office that you were laid off. You will then get benefits.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
470087
call the company you worked for. they should be willing to do that for you.
1103491
Probably not a lot that you can do aside from looking for another job.  You could try and plead your case with your supervisor or the HR department but that's about it.\n\nUnless you have a written contract of employment that states that you will be a regular full-time employee by a certain date, your employment is considered "at will" and the terms can be altered at any time the employer (or you) choose to do so.
1151745
check with your local labor board....and file with them BEFORE you cause a stink at work.  If your boos is threatening you with termination over illegal policies, I am willing to bet the he will say you went to the labor board after some type of disciplinary action.\n\nIn Ca. the employee is not required to find a replacement when calling in ill.....and to be honest this seems like an asinine policy.  Now, if it's to cover a scheduled shift you just want covered, then yes, as the employee you need to find coverage for your shift.  \n\nWhy are you "required" to call in 6 hours prior to calling in ill?  Most people are asleep up until about an hour to two hours before going to work.....how in the world would you know you might not be able to make it in in such a long amount of time????  I would also question the labor board about this policy.\n\nDo you have your "new hire" hand book?  What do the policies regarding sick time state?  Most companies have a legal department to look over such policies.
806583
if you can afford to sign off then do it.\n\ni can only apply for jobs over 27hours as i live by myself and no-ones else supports me.\n\nif you can do it go for it.\nyou will still get council tax and housing benifits if you need them as you are working under 16 hours.
817216
Unless you have a contract, you are an "employee at will."  What your employer is telling you is that they want you gone, and would fire you except they'd have to pay unemployment for you.\n\nIt's time to move on.
268116
There is nothing really that you can do  You were an employee at will and they are free to do what they want.  If you were fired ad believe you were let go beacuse of your age or some disability, then you can contact the State for assistance.  But it is very unlikley that you have much recourse.
41236
If there is a temp agency near you contact them to get a temp job. Many of these jobs run a long time and if your good the agency will help you find another one when this one is up. If that doesn't work for you your state unemployment office maybe able to help. Good luck.
371519
What a refreshing change! A teenager asking to work! Laws are pretty specific as to what your age range can be employed doing. Check with your local unemployment office for any openings that would allow your age. As a teenager I did the mundane (but profitable!)jobs a "country" kid could do..picked vegetables, washed cars, mowed grass, babysat my parents friends kids (be sure you can handle that kind of responsibility first and take a course in CPR and first aid usually available through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and some 4H clubs--THIS IS A MUST), I have 5 kids, and of those, 3 teenagers. My 15 year old son talked with some of his favorite teachers and one recommended him for a job at a gym that offers a kids program. He basically helps the kids in the "kids area" and does a lot of cleaning up after birthday parties. Try talking with adults you know and TRUST. Good Luck!
893340
It sounds like to me that you have been taken for a ride. I would got to the labor board and file a complaint. You got fired, so what is she going to do about it and what do you care. You can cause her some trouble and you may get some back pay out of it. (unemployment)
257006
Might be better off to look for a new job...... If you don't make much money at the job you got layed off from you won't make sqaut on unemployment.\n\nI almost think they pay that low just so you will go out and look for a job... I know it's hard to live on that much money... I have been down that road myself.
695977
I'm in Mo. but the general rules of the labor board says that anything under 35 hours a week is part time. at 35 hours it could go either way, part or full time, depends on what you agreed to when you were hired.\nThey can work you more at any given time if they need to and still consider you part time, but if it goes on more than a month, then I think they have to say you're full time.\nJust enter Labor Board/OK in the search and you should be able find out for sure for the state you're in.
1138123
It sounds unfair, since you're there for the employer's benefit.  I would check with your state's Labor Department.