Pissing off my boss

[Kyn13 215]

@@Kyn13 sounds like you have it handled well on your end. Nurses take the brunt of a lot and it also impact their quality and dedication when treated poorly. We all suffer. I hope for the best for your recovery and return.

It is very good advice to everyone to be careful with Fmla as does not always apply to you/your employer, not to mention your state employment issues! If anyone planning far out and have opportunity it is a good time to consider short term disability coverage if you can!

Yeah I have been debating on doing the std, but it's only 40% of my income and doesn't kick in till day 15 of leave, so I've been wondering if it's worth it for one partial paycheck to deal with all the paperwork.

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[jtellechea001 87]

40 hours times 4 weeks is 160 hours total. Not sure if you don't work a full 40 hour week. But when I go to have my surgery I need to have 160 hours saved!

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[Kyn13 215]

We work 3 12 hr shifts a week that's only 72 hrs per pay period which puts it at 144 for 4 weeks

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[jtellechea001 87]

Oh I don't. Sorry.

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

.ignore this one

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

I'm sure she thinks I should just postpone it till better time for her.

I've never worked in the field, but, given the nature of a hospital, it seems that there will be no "better time" for the hospital or for her.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I'm sure she thinks I should just postpone it till better time for her.

I've never worked in the field, but, given the nature of a hospital, it seems that there will be no "better time" for the hospital or for her.

You are absolutely right! There's never a time when you are fully staffed and it's convenient for someone to take time off!

[theantichick 2,204]

I'm sure she thinks I should just postpone it till better time for her.

I've never worked in the field, but, given the nature of a hospital, it seems that there will be no "better time" for the hospital or for her.

Having worked in hospitals, the only "better time" will be after she's been there a year and has FMLA protection. In relation to staffing and the manager putting herself in a bind, it will never get better.

[Squirrelgirl 49]

She can say elective, but honestly , your doing a life change, and no one, boss, family whoever, should stop you. This is for YOU. You deserve this to make your life better. Don't let negative people get in your way. Congrats on getting there quickly! Blessing to you!

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[wonder woman 12 36]

I pray everything works out for you, please stay strong and trust in your higher power

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[leebick 448]

Is this really elective surgery? I have a diagnosis of "morbid obesity." That doesn't sound like anything is elective. Does your insurance consider it elective?

[chycky 671]

For most the medical necessity is the benefits and success outweighs risk or chronic condition being unaddressed. It is elective in that you have other options to "cure" morbid obesity this is one that can be covered by insurance like some of the obesity meds.

[Andreaj2003 19]

I am a regional HR Manager, obesity is covered under ADA, you don't have to have the 1250 hours or be working for a year to be able to take a leave for an ADA related illness/procedure. She really doesn't want to mess with ADA. Go there tell her you want to take time off for the ADA related illness, she will be forced to enter into what is called an interactive process with you and your time off will be granted.

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[leebick 448]

I am a regional HR Manager, obesity is covered under ADA, you don't have to have the 1250 hours or be working for a year to be able to take a leave for an ADA related illness/procedure. She really doesn't want to mess with ADA. Go there tell her you want to take time off for the ADA related illness, she will be forced to enter into what is called an interactive process with you and your time off will be granted.

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Totally unrelated to BWLS, Andreaj, but do you know how FMLA comes down on pregnancy with relation to the 1250 hours/working for a year? My husband is a department chair (at a college) and is caught in the middle between one of his faculty and his associate dean. He's been trying to get a clear answer but of course the people who understand these regulations are the ones trying to deny coverage to his faculty member. All he needs is a clear explanation, but is having trouble getting such!

[Andreaj2003 19]

Fmla is the same no matter what in terms of the eligibility qualifiers; however there is a Pregancy discrimination act that makes some pregnancy related conditions fall under the ADAA, qualifying for this entitles pregnant women some consideration as well if not eligible for FMLA

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ADAA - Americans with disabilities Amended Act

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