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State of Michigan
I am 9 months pregnant and plan to return to work after maternity leave. My current employer will not provide benefits upon my return because I only plan to work part-time.
I interviewed with a "big" company that offers benefits to part-time employees. During the interview process, I signed a document stating that they cannot contact my current employer. We also discussed this verbally. I expressed my concern about losing my benefits (income and insurance) if my current employer found out. They agreed that they would not contact my current employer.
They offered me a position that would be available after I complete my maternity leave. They gave me a week to consider their offer. During the week, my boss tells me that they have been informed that I accepted a position at the "big" company. I have not accepted any offer.
Questions:
1. Did the "big" company violate any laws?
2. Since I am an "at-will" employee, can my current employer fire me a week before my maternity leave? Would I lose my short-term disablity pay? Would I lose my insurance?
3. If I do accept the new position, am I obligated to put in my two-week notice at my current employer?
4. If I do want the new position, should I request the new employer pay for my lost wages and lost insurance?
Thanks for any input!
-Prego in Michigan
I am 9 months pregnant and plan to return to work after maternity leave. My current employer will not provide benefits upon my return because I only plan to work part-time.
I interviewed with a "big" company that offers benefits to part-time employees. During the interview process, I signed a document stating that they cannot contact my current employer. We also discussed this verbally. I expressed my concern about losing my benefits (income and insurance) if my current employer found out. They agreed that they would not contact my current employer.
They offered me a position that would be available after I complete my maternity leave. They gave me a week to consider their offer. During the week, my boss tells me that they have been informed that I accepted a position at the "big" company. I have not accepted any offer.
Questions:
1. Did the "big" company violate any laws?
2. Since I am an "at-will" employee, can my current employer fire me a week before my maternity leave? Would I lose my short-term disablity pay? Would I lose my insurance?
3. If I do accept the new position, am I obligated to put in my two-week notice at my current employer?
4. If I do want the new position, should I request the new employer pay for my lost wages and lost insurance?
Thanks for any input!
-Prego in Michigan