wrongful termination or not???

[leenie]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I am an RN. When I took this job position, it was posted for "RN-LPN or CMA"(certified medical assitant). I was told last week that my job was being
eliminated and that they would be hiring a CMA to fill it (even asked me to stay and train the new person). Can they do this? Do I follow the Position Elimination policy that we have (because, the position isn't really being eliminated, just as an RN)? They offered me two open RN positions ( I don't qualify for either of them....ICU nurse with previous experience and 5 years med surg experience, which I do not have) or they offered me the CMA position at their wage. Do they have to offer a severance package if not offered another positon? If I choose not to stay and train replacment, is this still considered involuntary resignation?

 

[justalayman]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I am an RN. When I took this job position, it was posted for "RN-LPN or CMA"(certified medical assitant). I was told last week that my job was being
eliminated and that they would be hiring a CMA to fill it (even asked me to stay and train the new person). Can they do this? Do I follow the Position Elimination policy that we have (because, the position isn't really being eliminated, just as an RN)? They offered me two open RN positions ( I don't qualify for either of them....ICU nurse with previous experience and 5 years med surg experience, which I do not have) or they offered me the CMA position at their wage. Do they have to offer a severance package if not offered another positon? If I choose not to stay and train replacment, is this still considered involuntary resignation?

yes
they seem to be following it apparently you can to if you wish
no
no

 

[Gadfly]

Nurses are in such high demand leave and go someplace where they will be happ to have you.

 

[Beth3]

Can they do this? Yes.

Do I follow the Position Elimination policy that we have (because, the position isn't really being eliminated, just as an RN)? That's up to your employer.

Do they have to offer a severance package if not offered another positon? No.

If I choose not to stay and train replacment, is this still considered involuntary resignation? Yes.

 

[justalayman]

Can they do this?
If I choose not to stay and train replacment, is this still considered involuntary resignation? Yes.

Are you sure about this Beth? If the employee choses not to stay and terminates their employment why would it be involuntary resignation. As the saying goes "it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings"

The employer has not terminated him until they push him out the door.

 

[pattytx]

"Involuntary resignation" is rather a contradiction of terms. Generally speaking, a resignation is voluntary and it's pretty hard to make it otherwise. If the OP decides to quit rather than train her replacement, she's resigned. Period.