What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I have just finished an evaluatory period with my employer. In my initial contract, there was a clause which stated that after 90 days, I would be eligible to receive medical benefits. The literal wording is "After the first 3 months of employment (assuming you have not either quit or been fired), then... You will be eligible to receive medical benefits." I am being told that the phrase "eligible" means that they can give me, but are not required to give me any benefits described thus.
After completing the first three months of my contract, am I legally entitled to medical benefits, or is this up to employer discretion, as I am being told?
If anyone has good legal resources to point me towards, I would be happy to do my own research.
I have just finished an evaluatory period with my employer. In my initial contract, there was a clause which stated that after 90 days, I would be eligible to receive medical benefits. The literal wording is "After the first 3 months of employment (assuming you have not either quit or been fired), then... You will be eligible to receive medical benefits." I am being told that the phrase "eligible" means that they can give me, but are not required to give me any benefits described thus.
After completing the first three months of my contract, am I legally entitled to medical benefits, or is this up to employer discretion, as I am being told?
If anyone has good legal resources to point me towards, I would be happy to do my own research.