Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Job Related Stress in Pennsylvania - What To Do?


It Gets to All of Us

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You may have heard about Steve Slater, the JetBlue Flight Attendant who suddenly quit his job in a furor, grabbed two beers and exiting the plane via the emergency chute.  Don't we all want to do that from time to time?!!! 

However, you cannot get unemployment if you quit a job because a boss or co-worker is simply being rude or verbally abusive (unless it is really extreme and you first complain to management and give the company a chance to sort things out, and even then it is risky). 

So, if you quit like Steve Slater, you leave only with your "principle" and your "dignity."  But, you can't eat principle and dignity, and it won't pay the bills.  Then, left with nothing but principle and dignity, and no unemployment benefits to boot, you are in deep trouble.

That leads some people, like Steve Slater, to beg for their jobs back after they let their "principles" and "dignity" run amuck.  Not surprisingly, JetBlue is not interested in rehiring him and, despite his celebrity status, no airlines are lining up to do so either!!  And the woman who Facebooked Steve and told him "I've got your back!"?  Despite her initial support, she has not found him a job, paid his mortgage, grocery bill, car payment, etc.


Get Your Doctor on Board - 
Sometimes, Time Off Can be a Life Saver!

 TAKE MEDICAL LEAVE FOR STRESS BEFORE QUITING A JOB

Give yourself a chance, take FMLA leave for a few weeks or so before quitting your job [To determine if you are qualified for FMLA leave, enter "FMLA" in the Search Bar on this Blog and apply the rules to your situation].  It is unpaid, but you are guaranteed your job back when you return, and you can use your vacation time to keep the money coming in.  With a good doctor, you can even get Short-Term Disability benefits to keep you afloat while recharging your batteries.

SPEAK WITH AN EMPLOYMENT LAWYER BEFORE YOU QUIT YOUR JOB DUE TO STRESS

Nearly all of us all have job related stress, rude bosses and co-workers, too much work and too little time, unrealistic expectations, personality conflicts, favoritism....

However, the courts consider such interactions and realities normal, and one cannot bring a lawsuit for a hostile work environment just because we are treated rudely or unfairly. The only exceptions to that rule, or I should say the most common exceptions, are where an employee can prove that he/she is being treated poorly or differently because of his/her age, sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, or in retaliation for seeking rights under state and federal laws governing things such as family leave, overtime or workers compensation benefits.

Employment Law Firm Helping Residents of Delaware County, Montgomery County and Chester County, Pennsylvania Who Are Experiencing a Hostile Work Environment

There are better ways to quit a job than doing what Steve Slater did. In fact, there are effective legal strategies you can employee to require your employer to address your legitimate work-related, stress-inducing issues. If you employ such strategies, and things still do not improve, than you may be able to quit your job and get unemployment benefits. We routinely help people who are under significant job-related stress. Call today and schedule an appointment if you would like to learn some effective legal coping mechanisms.

HERE ARE SOME OTHER LINKS YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

What Are My Employer's Obligations When I Request FMLA Leave?  Pennsylvania FMLA Attorneys

What is a "Serious Health Condition" Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?  Is the Flu Covered by FMLA?

FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation - How Do They All Fit Together?

Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if I am Out on Family Leave?

New Jersey State Temporary Disability Insurance  - Contingent Fee Lawyers

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

Are Judgments or Settlements Under Family and Medical Leave Act Subject to W-2 Taxes and Withholding or Should They be Paid Under a 1099?

Short-Term Disability, Family Leave, ADA and Workers' Compensation - How They All Fit Together

Mandatory Sick Leave in Philadelphia - You Cannot be Punished for Taking Time Off Due to Illness or Injury of You or a Family Member

Ten Things that Trouble Human Resources - The Tricky Part of FMLA Leave Made Simple - Common Problems and Issues for HR Professionals 

I Want to Quit My Job and Get Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Unemployment Determination of Financial Eligibility - PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania - Did I Resign or Was I Fired?  What is a Reduction in Force Versus a Layoff?

 What is a Necessitous and Compelling Reason for Quitting my Job Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law? Philadelphia Unemployment Lawyers Explain

The Burden of Proof in a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Referee Hearing

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

 Should I Resign or Let Them Fire Me? What Happens If I Quit My Job?  What Rights Do I Lose If I Resign or Quit From My Job? 


YOU CAN GET PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA IF YOUR EMPLOYER REDUCES YOUR HOURS OR MAKES YOU A PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

 

What is My Base Year Under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Law?

HOW DO I COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - SOME KEY TIPS

SEVERANCE PAY, SETTLEMENTS AND PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

Forced to Resign:  What Are My Rights if I am Forced to Quit From My Job in Pennsylvania?

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