Unless I'm reading Joe's post wrong, it sounds like Aimee's boss wasn't firing her because of taking time for a funeral -- it sounds like he didn't even know she was in Michigan.
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Amy - Mar 15, 2007 12:55:35 pm PDT #1017 of 10003
Because books.
javachik - Mar 15, 2007 12:56:02 pm PDT #1018 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
At the very least, if it's re-org, it means unemployment, which is actually a fairly decent $1800 a month in CA these days, assuming highest bracket.
Unless I'm reading Joe's post wrong, it sounds like Aimee's boss wasn't firing her because of taking time for a funeral -- it sounds like he didn't even know she was in Michigan.
Yup, most of these are cross-posted with that.
Miracleman - Mar 15, 2007 12:56:38 pm PDT #1019 of 10003
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
California is an "at will employment" state. They can fire you just because they no longer see the need to pay you, if they want.
They are required to provide final paycheck within, I believe, 72 hours. Which they are likely doing, as FedEx is, according to her former employer, to be delivering her stuff (including check) before 10 a.m. tomorrow.
I'm sorry for Aimee...she liked it there, they seemed to like her. It's a punch to the gut out of nowhere for her...we still don't know WHY. And the timing, while apparently coincidental, sucks giant boulders.
-t - Mar 15, 2007 12:56:46 pm PDT #1020 of 10003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Whatever you have in mind, MM, gets all the support I have. Of course.
javachik - Mar 15, 2007 12:59:58 pm PDT #1021 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
California is an "at will employment" state. They can fire you just because they no longer see the need to pay you, if they want.
Correct. However, if it's indeed a "re-org", the laws are different. VERY different.
Anyway, you and Aimee both know I've got your back. I'm sorry about this mess.
DavidS - Mar 15, 2007 1:00:01 pm PDT #1022 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
It's my understanding that California has pretty strict laws about firing people--especially when they're on leave for a Family Reason.
It's an at-will State so there's a lot of discretion given to the company in firing. You can't fire somebody who's out on FMLA, but a bereavement leave wouldn't qualify.
javachik - Mar 15, 2007 1:01:04 pm PDT #1023 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Right, David. Again, the circumstances and laws for small private company vary hugely from large, public companies.
Miracleman - Mar 15, 2007 1:01:10 pm PDT #1024 of 10003
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
You know what sucks most about all of this? The thing that enrages me beyond reason the most?
Because of the circumstances...because she has to be in Michigan for this while I have to stay in California and then go to Arizona tomorrow...because of all this I can't hold my wife!!
When she most needs me to be there, when she most needs something to support her, WHEN SHE NEEDS ME THE MOST...I CANNOT be there!
GODS DAMN THIS WORLD AND ALL THE EVIL IN IT! GODS DAMN IT TO THE WORST HELL THAT HUMANS CAN IMAGINE!
I just want to hold my wife and daughter and make it all better.
javachik - Mar 15, 2007 1:01:50 pm PDT #1025 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
GODS DAMN THIS WORLD AND ALL THE EVIL IN IT! GODS DAMN IT TO THE WORST HELL THAT HUMANS CAN IMAGINE!
I just want to hold my wife and daughter and make it all better.
(((((((Miracleborns)))))))))
DavidS - Mar 15, 2007 1:02:11 pm PDT #1026 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Correct. However, if it's indeed a "re-org", the laws are different. VERY different.
They can just say they're eliminating the position - which sounds like what they're doing. They're probably outsourcing her responsibilities.
She'll definitely be eligible for unemployment.