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Posted 1/12/2010 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
I am sitting here at work and feel like I am going to fall over..... my knees are so weak they feel like jellie when I walk, I have cold sweats and I am woozy to say the least. The nasty rash on my chest started again it looks like angry acne, I feel so horrible. I have no PTO time, in fact I am under by 10 hours. I am afraid if I ask to leave I will get fired this time. I worked so hard to get my degree and land this job..... My neck and back are bunched up in knots and I can barely think properly to do anything...... This stinks.   I have short term disability through work, but I am afraid they will fire me before I can even do that....
Posted 1/12/2010 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there! Are you in the States? If so most employers offer something called the FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act). FMLA requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. I am currently using this intermittantly. You will have to get your doctor to fill out a questinare and turn it into your HR department. I was approved very quickly and it has saved my job. Maybe something to look into...For once this is a good thing to google. LOL!
Posted 1/12/2010 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
I used the same thing until I was no longer able to work. It's a tough position to be in! I'm going to pray for you! Judy
Posted 1/14/2010 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for your replies... My company has under 50 employees so the FMLA does not apply, they say they will still honor it, but I have my doubts for a few reasons :).. I'ts almost friday, so I just have to make it through somehow...
Posted 1/14/2010 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
I'm praying it gets better! Hang in there! Judy
Posted 1/14/2010 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
I would get medical documentation just to be safe and fill out the FMLA paperwork. Then get in writing that they will honor it because if they put it in writing I believe that makes them legally liable to do so.
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