HappyLady Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 A friend of mine went out on maternity leave and returned back to work yesterday. She was informed that while she was out they found a lot of "mistakes" and they were going to demote her and cut her pay by $10k. She's been at her job for 8 years and was just totally floored by all of this. Obviously if she were making "mistakes" they would have realized them over the past 8 years at some point! She thinks the company is just looking to save money because she makes good money for her position. She doesn't want to take the job they're offering her, but she's afraid if she doesn't take it they'll fire her and she won't get unemployment. She'd still get unemployment, right? Or can they refuse it because she refused a position? Does it matter which state it is (not sure if each state's laws are different). Any advice I can give her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Can she afford to talk to a labor law attorney? That would be the best place to start. What state is she in? Does she have a contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 She needs to talk to an atty or her local dept of labor. She shouldn't sign anything. If she has a union, she should contact them right away. Tell her to get as much as possible in writing. Send emails asking for 'clarification' etc and then keep those emails. This is classic, just classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 She also needs to get copies of any performance evaluations done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 She's in NYS and I don't believe she's part of a union, but I'll check. I'll tell her everything that's been suggested so far. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 She also needs to get copies of any performance evaluations done. This sounds very important. If over the eight year period of time she received glowing reviews, I'd think your friend has a strong case against her employer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Unemployment laws definitely vary by state. In OH, if you get fired, you generally cannot receive unemployment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 She needs to talk to an atty or her local dept of labor. She shouldn't sign anything. If she has a union, she should contact them right away. Tell her to get as much as possible in writing. Send emails asking for 'clarification' etc and then keep those emails. This is classic, just classic. :iagree: She also needs to get copies of any performance evaluations done. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 NYS has many laws. She needs to check up on this before she signs anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'd point her to the NAPW's webpage on employment issues (and discrimination against pregnant women/people with family responsibilities). They also include specifics for New York state. I know there are those who have issues with the NAPW, but when it comes to supporting mothers in the workplace, particularly as it intersects with pregnancy, they really are top notch. You can find it over here. They also include suggestions for finding pro-bono help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 :ack2: oo that is just awful. I hope she nails them for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 She needs to talk to an atty or her local dept of labor. She shouldn't sign anything. If she has a union, she should contact them right away. Tell her to get as much as possible in writing. Send emails asking for 'clarification' etc and then keep those emails. This is classic, just classic. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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