if the cancer doesn't kill you , my job will

DrMary said:

Hit the press
I'd like to see this in the media. Keeping you on for benefits costs them very little - a boycott from cancer survivors could cost them a lot.

Please, at least copy and paste your comment to your local paper and see what happens.

as for the insurance, are
as for the insurance, are you entitled to COBRA? the payments may be really high cost, but at least you'd still have insurance. sorry to read this.

Boycott
I have not liked walmart prior to your sad story. Now I dislike them even less. I personally will Boycott them and let everyone I know what they have done. I agree with earlier post, let your news paper and radio stations know and get the word out. I boycott anyone who does not stand up and support their employee's thru Illness. Goes to show you how greedy they are.

Prayers go out for you and your family.

John

Now
Now I know why I never liked going to Walmart,there are ADA laws that I thought would protect an employee with an illness form job loss. Have you checked with your local cancer society for any referals for health care insurance resources?

Best wishes

Linda

Unfortunately
Don't take me wrong, but I'll be willing to bet, there is no where that Wal-Mart states they are terminating you because you have cancer....that would be legally costly for them.

What they are more than likely using to terminate you is that you can't perform at a full time status as you were originally hired.

Is this wrong, yes, morally and considering all of the factors.

Other than FLMA, I'm not sure what exact rights you have in fighting them.

Even though the underlying reason is as a result of cancer and treatment.

You might be able to get one of those lawyers that fights the point and get some settlement or compensation, I'd be surprised if you can fight them for your job or benefits.

Again, I completely understand your situation and frustration. You have enough on your plate other than dealing with something like this.

Thoughs & Prayers,
John

I agree
with the other posts. Walmart will never admit that the reason they are letting you go is because your cancer prevents you from working full-time. They may give reasons such as: "not living up to the potential/high standards we have" "missed too many unexcused days" "we are letting many people go (although I find this hard to believe at the beginning of the holiday season)" "last in first out"

You will need to document what you were told prior to your treatments and after treatments were completed. Provide witnesses if you can. Appeal to the Director or Manager of your district (could be just store manager wanting to make his numbers for the end of the year for his/her bonus). Check out the company's appeal process. There has to be one. Get before a board or advisory council and find out what your rights are as an Employee. Also, see if you can find ex-employees who may have been let go because of the same reason. Got enough people? You may qualify for class-action status. I would also definitely get this in the media. The last thing Walmart wants or needs is more negative publicity. Also, check out what the Employee Rights are for your state. Just the hint of impropriety may make Walmart rethink what they are doing.

AS for your health insurance? You might want to consider looking at independent insurance companies where you can get insurance for yourself. It's called Insurance for One. Your wife may want to check it out too. Sometimes, it is cheaper if you both go separately than if you file together. Also, COBRA is nice, but the payments can be exorbitant and make it cost-prohibitive to even sign up.

Hang in there and Good Luck.

Teresa

sweetblood22 said:

Unfortunately, it's not just
Unfortunately, it's not just walmart. Any company can let you go if you cannot perform your job duties as you were hired. That is what they will use as their defense. Not going to say, it's because you 'have cancer'.

It is really sad that they will not work with you, as you were released for light duty. I can sympathize, as my company told me that if I came back, I would have to come back fully. No easing in. Straight back into 48 hrs a week minimum, 3 closes a week, at least two 12.5 hr days..... Etc. There is no way I could do it. I am not married and I don't have children, and I was able to live with family, so not working is not as much of a hardship as if I was alone and with a mortgage. Which I almost was! Thank God, that house fell through and I couldn't get a clear title to buy it.

I am sure hoping you guys can make it work some how. Can you file for unemployment? Disability? Also, check in the superthread under What if I Cannot Work, and Cancer And The Work Place. Prayers and good luck.


HNC  SUPERTHREAD

Arizona
Is a right to work state, a company with 50 or less employees can terminate service with out cause. Luckily I am considered an excempt employee, AZ laws have different levels of excemption criteria, luckily for me I fall into one of the higher categories. The company I work for is owned by a California Co , they did their homeowrk on AZ law we agreed to 4 hours a day, get paid for 8 and maintain all benefits. What I can find out about the law my level of excemtion says I only have to work 1 hour to be paid for 8, would really need a AZ law attorney to verify, but not going to push the issue at this time.

It really makes me sad to read issues some of the folks here have with employment and insurance.

Hondo said:

Having C

Just hearing the words from your doctor; sorry but we found Cancer, it enough to destroy anyone’s life. On top of that to loose something like your Job because of it or because you can perform up to full status while going through treatment, is just not right in my book.

I guess I am so very lucky to work for a company that has compassion and understanding about the care of its employees. To go through treatment twice and still be here shows that they care, I had to step down some but I never missed a pay check.

I had other offers to go to other companies, but there is no way I will even leave where I am now working unless I die or get laid off. They were good to me when I needed it the most and I will be there for my company till I can’t do it anymore.

Sometimes Company’s forget these days how to make good Loyal employees

Take Care
╠╣ONDO

Bird Poop
I thought the bird pooped on you...LOL.

My company was great also, allowing me to work from home and connect my home computers to my work computers....

I can't quit work for at least 3 years after I die....

A good friend told me that if I die of something other than cancer, that I truely will be a cancer survivor...

JG