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onlyabear
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Dear Free Advice,
I work in Virginia for a large unionized grocery chain.
I am 3 1/2 mo. pregnant & have had complications. I've been in & out of work, due to Dr.'s orders. The Dr. has released me to work , but with a "modified duty" restriction which basically disables me from performing my usual job(it is relatively strenuous). I intend to follow Dr.'s orders & not take an unnecessary risk mith my pregnancy. The company has decided that I am not allowed to work until all restrictions are lifted, which is most likely 6-8 wks. after the baby is born. Meanwhile, I have the right to apply for disability pay through my union, which I'm pursuing. This reaches the limit of 36 weeks approx. 1-2 wks.after the baby is born. This is 2/3 my regular income; & for obvious reasons, I need as much income as possible these days. There are plenty of help needs in nearby stores (maybe even mine), that I could skillfully fill within my medical limits. They refuse to place me. They said they are only obligated to place employees (at any store near you)on Worker's Comp., when they are on "light duty". Otherwise, they don't place you, but give your store manager the option of keeping you on. If (s)he declines, you cannot go to another store, even if they need you & you want to go. This sounds ridiculous to me. How about to you?
Thank you for your time...........onlyabear
I work in Virginia for a large unionized grocery chain.
I am 3 1/2 mo. pregnant & have had complications. I've been in & out of work, due to Dr.'s orders. The Dr. has released me to work , but with a "modified duty" restriction which basically disables me from performing my usual job(it is relatively strenuous). I intend to follow Dr.'s orders & not take an unnecessary risk mith my pregnancy. The company has decided that I am not allowed to work until all restrictions are lifted, which is most likely 6-8 wks. after the baby is born. Meanwhile, I have the right to apply for disability pay through my union, which I'm pursuing. This reaches the limit of 36 weeks approx. 1-2 wks.after the baby is born. This is 2/3 my regular income; & for obvious reasons, I need as much income as possible these days. There are plenty of help needs in nearby stores (maybe even mine), that I could skillfully fill within my medical limits. They refuse to place me. They said they are only obligated to place employees (at any store near you)on Worker's Comp., when they are on "light duty". Otherwise, they don't place you, but give your store manager the option of keeping you on. If (s)he declines, you cannot go to another store, even if they need you & you want to go. This sounds ridiculous to me. How about to you?
Thank you for your time...........onlyabear