What are employer obligations for employee wanting to committ suicide in california?
597078
None, but the ACLU would love to take the case.
897557
Yes there is and it was in the news a lot some months back because of such pacts. It's a person's right to commit suicide but if they need support to do it, then they are not ready. Suicide should be the last resort - it affects so many people who are left behind. The family carry that burden for ever and those who feel that they could have helped feel terrible guilt. In fact, many cannot cope and end up with depression and mental health issues themselves. Suicide is an easy option when the going gets tough. It's much harder to fight and beat depression but once you do, you will never want to go back to that black place.
633436
I think you are referring to the home office where you work. If that is the case, check the policies/guidelines which should be in a printed document for employees.\n\nAlso check employee rights in your State. Some states are "right to work" states and many states and/or companies have a policy that requires them to hold someone's job if they go to alcohol or drug treatment (detox) or if they are required by the courts to do certain things, i.e. D.U.I. class, jail time, revoked license, etc.\n\nGood luck and I hope you will not drive drunk again
743179
"PT has expressed thoughts of suicide but seems more desperate to get into therapy to deal with her/his problems."\n\n"Pt has agreed to sign 'no-suicide' contract"\n\nI'm not sure that this is what you are looking for but it's a shot. Good Luck!\n~T~
465172
If you go to http://www.gneil.com, you can get a whole package of all the posters you're required by law to post in any state including labor law, workmans comp, ERISA, FMLA, EEOC federal and state, polygraph law, maternity leave, and anything else California requires. Likely, there's more for California that any other state. The labor laws there are ridiculous.\n\nBrandon O'Dell\nO'Dell Consulting\nRestaurants/Retail/Bars\nhttp://www.bodellconsulting.com
230476
In California, the employing agency can request a drug test if they have a reasonable suspicion of drug use.  \n\nOfficers involved in deadly force incidents are generally asked to submit to a drug test.\n\nEmployers can ask employees to submit to a test as a condition of an assignment.  An officer wishing to work in, or continuing to work in, a narcotics task force, might well be asked to submit to a test before the assignment or at any time during the assignment.  An officer who refuses, in the absence of some kind of reasonable suspicion, will likely be denied the assignment or removed from it if already there.\n\nScheduling some kind of testing is most likely an arrangement to decided upon during negotiations with the employer.  Most agencies don't...in fact, I don't think I know of any who do.
606411
Your state Health Department would have the answer to your question.  Your best bet would be to find the funding source first, and then determine the process from the guidelines set aside for that particular funding source(i.e. Medicaid, Waiver, Medicare, private insurance, etc).\nBeyond that, you should consider the benefits of exceeding the state mandated guidelines for the benefit of both staff and client.  Happier employees are easier to manage.
601363
In many life insurance companies, no one is covered if the owner of the policy commit suicide. Some companies have a suicide clause where you are covered for a certain amount of time when you commit suicide. For a beneficiary to claim life insurance proceeds, a proof of death is required.\n\nRemember, if you are choosing term, you want to choose the maximum length available like 30 years. And also, you want to invest in mutual funds at the same time (you should put away $100/month into it if you understand the Dollar Cost Averaging concept).
1065377
It is forbidden to intentionally kill oneself. The person will repeat their act over and over in hellfires.
239508
if you are working in an at-will state, then you can quit with minimal notice.  likewise, your employer can terminate you with minimal notice.\n\nas for whether you have any legal basis to sue based on either (a) your depression or (b) your union support, your best bet would be to talk to an employment lawyer.  unless you have documented, witnessed proof, I'd say you don't have a case.\n\nfinally as to whether or not you have free speech during work hours, you are not paid to talk about whatever you want, you are paid to work.  if you're spending time during work hours (for which you are presumably being paid) to drum up support for a union then he has a right to not pay you.  there's freedom of speech and then there's abuse of an employer.  just because you live in america doesn't mean you don't have to work for a salary.
985151
If you are an hourly employee then you must be paid for overtime. It can't be compensated with time off. If you receive a salary you can be compensated with time off. There is no law about paid holidays or vacations. In California you must be given at least a 30 minute lunch break but it is unpaid. There is also a morning and afternoon 15 minute break that is paid.\n\nThe only problem is that you can report the employer and he can't file you for that but I guarantee you will be fired for something and never get promoted. I would find another job.
535028
There are different laws for different states.  However in most cases it is illegal to fire an employee for medical reasons. Alot depends on employee/employer relations.  If employer is a real jerk, if they want to dismiss you they may allow you to come back, and then fire you shortly afterwards saying that you are not capable of handling work stress.  have you thought of contacting employer to ask them.  Also, i do not know your story, but 6 months is a long time to be off for depression. I am not being judgemental here but if after so long you are still dealing with such debilitating depression, you either need different meds, or a different Dr. that will be more helpful.  Maybe a different job that is just part time for awhile.  Working gives a person something to do and it is healthier for depresion to go to work and keep your mind off your fears and problems.  Sitting at home all the time dwelling on problems really is no good for you at all.  Good Luck!
68950
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/default.asp\n\nGood luck, and don't be a contractor that doesn't return his calls.
137928
I don't think so. Your fiance's employer has the right to terminate an employee at its own discretion, unless the termination is done in reliation for something like filing a worker's compensation claim. An employer is not required to keep an employee on its staff when the employee's presence may cast an unfavorable shadow on the employer and hurt the reputation of the business, such as in the case of your fiancee. Too bad your fiancee doesn't have a more supportive employer.
442362
As a general rule, California employers must provide a 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours of work "or major fraction thereof".  It should be as close to the midpoint of the 4 hour period as possible.  A meal period must be provided if the shift exceeds 5 hours.\n\nFor more information, I have included links to the FAQs for the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
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.
691328
A "5150" is a legal code that permits a person to be placed in an in-patient mental health unit without their consent.  It is only used in cases where the person is a danger to himself ( suicide) or to others (homicide or brutal assualt)\n\nIt is for a limited time only (72 hours) in California.  If the person has not improved within the 72 hours, then the medical facility personnel must file a case with the Court for an additional hold of up to fourteen days.   After that they must return to Court,if any more involuntary holds are deemed necessary.   It does not mean "crazy."  It means the person is not capable of caring for him/her self at that time, or poses a threat to other people.