2006-11-16 04:37:10 · 5 answers · asked by theresa f 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your best bet is to go to citizans advice
2006-11-16 04:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by mandigre 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your employer is large enough to be covered by FMLA (at least 50 employees) then you're entitled to up to 12 weeks medical leave - they don't have to pay you, and can require that you take any paid time off you have coming before going to unpaid leave. At the end of that time they have to reinstate you to either the same job or a comparable one.
FMLA is Family Medical Leave Act, a federal law passed in the 90's. If your employer has less than 50 employees, it doesn't apply to you. There are also some rules on how long you've worked for the employer, to allow you coverage.
The 12 weeks is total for the year, not one incident. So for example if you were off 2 weeks in March, 6 weeks in April, 4 in September, that would be your whole 12 weeks and you're not entitled to more that year under FMLA. Doesn't even have to be full weeks, but just add up to 12 weeks for the year. The "year" is not necessarily a calendar year, but a rolling 12 months.
If you're already finished with your job, then you're probably not entitled to much, unfortunately. Depending on your state, you might be able to get unemployment comp if you're able to work. If you're not able to work, and aren't expected to be for an extended time (I think it's a year, not sure) you might be able to get social security disability payments. Some states also have disability coverage, so you might check into that - it's not everywhere.
Good luck.
2006-11-16 04:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor has signed you off for an indefinite amount of time due to medical reasons,you should be entitled to short term Incapacity Benefit. They will give you a form to fill in,and you will probably have to have a physical. They will follow up after 6 months if you haven't been allowed back to work again,and be required to fill in another form.
2006-11-16 04:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can apply for Social Security Disability Income. I had to do when three years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
GB
2006-11-16 04:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
For DSS probably incapacity benefit and possibly income support to back that up.
Do you have a pension scheme? You may be able to take your pension early.
2006-11-18 22:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋