Recent content by SusanM69

This last time around, that absolutely could have been it. The times prior, though, circumstances were just too fishy surrounding everything. I'm not even so much interested in a lawsuit (unless absolutely necessary) as I am interested in protecting myself up front, in some way, if such a...

As I said in the beginning, they always call it 'restructuring', 'budgetary' or something similar. Due to performance reviews and letters of recommendation from every direct supervisor I've ever had, I'm certain it's never over performance. The pattern is clear - it's because of the absences...

I'm sorry for the delay in response. I was really ill. Thank you very much for your response and on the kudos. We're huge animal lovers, especially dogs, and will ALWAYS adopt. I wish more people appreciated what wonderful, loving pets the unwanted ones actually are. The animal control...

Yes, all of those criteria were easily met. I understand how this provides leeway for absence, but how does it protect against termination? Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding. I know someone, personally, who was terminated last year while on FMLA. Ironically, I am posting this response from...

Thank you for your response. I was with all employers for more than a year, but FMLA was never offered or suggested. I didn't know it existed until after the fact. I generally miss about 6-8 weeks per year, not always full weeks, and one of those is usually due to hospitalization. I...

We have a very peaceful, friendly dog. He takes unintended "abuse" from young children without any reaction. If he thinks a person is hurting another person (like while wrestling or something) he grabs a wrist and growls, never snaps or bites. He runs at dog parks often, and if he sees other...

I have a severe medical condition that is completely dormant most of the time, but flares up about once every six weeks when it's active. During flare-ups, I am completely debilitated, and on high doses of morphine and Percocet for pain. About once a year, the condition is severe enough to...