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

**Freedom** · 01-12-2008, 06:32 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, 01:57 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, 05:08 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, 08:52 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, 09:10 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

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 01-15-2008, 07:34 AM

Had a thought...........

you should offer to go in for just one day to do some of your "special" filing

**JenBKR** · 01-14-2008, 08:47 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!