Could use some legal advice - may be losing my job because I had a baby.....

**Edwina's Secretary** · 01-12-2008, 11:31 AM

GM...yes recovery of medical premiums is possible. Without quoting the entire reg...basically

If the employee fails to return from leave or returns and works less than 30 calendar days...the employer can recover its share of the cost of group health care premium payments. If the failure to return is for reason beyond the control of the employee or because they continue to be sick...employer can't recover.

p.s. in my experience it is not often done....

**JenBKR** · 01-12-2008, 01:09 PM

I pretty much figured that I couldn't do anything legally - I am just hurt and surprised that he would do this. I don't have any benefits or insurance there, so that's not a problem. And I am not in a union. I don't know what I am going to do as of now.....I certainly didn't want to have to look for another job while taking care of a newborn. I don't know, maybe I will just see if they will lay me off and let me collect unemployment for a few months. Ugh

**Freedom** · 01-12-2008, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by JenBKR

maybe I will just see if they will lay me off and let me collect unemployment for a few months. Ugh

That may not be a bad option, either. Just consider all the twists and turns, maybe write it out if that works for you. See what pops out at you.

**Edwina's Secretary** · 01-13-2008, 12:57 PM

I am not familiar with Pennsylvania unemployment, but it is possible if you return to work with reduced hours you can still collect -- although it will be a reduced amount.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 01-14-2008, 04:08 AM

Oh Jen that sucks!!!!

Unfortunately I don't have any advice on employment law but can tell you from my experience that things will work out for the best. I was sacked from my job just after I told the boss I was pregnant and thought it was the end of the world - it wasn't! It was a blessing in disguise......

Hugs to you and little baby Ty

**JenBKR** · 01-14-2008, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Brody's Mum

Oh Jen that sucks!!!!

Unfortunately I don't have any advice on employment law but can tell you from my experience that things will work out for the best. I was sacked from my job just after I told the boss I was pregnant and thought it was the end of the world - it wasn't! It was a blessing in disguise......

Hugs to you and little baby Ty

Thanks Neesy! I had been thinking before that I would like to stay home with Ty for a while, I just didn't really expect it to happen this way. I've cooled off a bit over the past few days so I can think a little clearer now....I think I am just going to ask if I can be laid off so I can collect unemployment for now.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 01-14-2008, 08:10 AM

I think I am just going to ask if I can be laid off so I can collect unemployment for now

I think I would do the same - their loss is baby Ty's gain and I am sure something better will be waiting for you when you want to get back to work

**JenBKR** · 01-14-2008, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

I am not familiar with Pennsylvania unemployment, but it is possible if you return to work with reduced hours you can still collect -- although it will be a reduced amount.

hmm I didn't know that - I will have to look into the unemployment laws in PA. Thanks!