In the neginning of July I was asked by my physician to stay out of work for some medical reasons, and an emergency brain scan. Needless to stay, I was already in a stressful position at my job and he felt that less pressure would be best at this time. Other medical issues were also being card for at this point.
I am on salary and exempt. My question is besides not getting paid for overtime, what benefits do I have? I am out of sick, personal, and vacation time for the year and I am not to be reevaluated to return to work until August 11th. Should I still be receving my salary? Also, I carry the insurane for my family and am afraid that if I switch to my husband's insurance they will deny me as having a pre-existing condition. I cannot afford Cobra and not having any money coming in is putting a tremendous amount of stress on me. I am trying to sell our house and then we would only need the one income, but in the meanwhile, I am really stuck. My company does not offer short term disability - only long-term disability. If I take a leave of absene would it disqualify me for long term disablity or would I be eligible for unemployment?
I know my health is more important I have two small children and my husband and we have moved in with my parents in the meanwhile.
Any advice would help or if anyone can direct me to some free advice in case I have any more questions. I do not plan to be out of work forever, I think I would go out of mind if I did. I have never been unemployed and I don't know how to do this. PLEASE ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!
I am on salary and exempt. My question is besides not getting paid for overtime, what benefits do I have? I am out of sick, personal, and vacation time for the year and I am not to be reevaluated to return to work until August 11th. Should I still be receving my salary? Also, I carry the insurane for my family and am afraid that if I switch to my husband's insurance they will deny me as having a pre-existing condition. I cannot afford Cobra and not having any money coming in is putting a tremendous amount of stress on me. I am trying to sell our house and then we would only need the one income, but in the meanwhile, I am really stuck. My company does not offer short term disability - only long-term disability. If I take a leave of absene would it disqualify me for long term disablity or would I be eligible for unemployment?
I know my health is more important I have two small children and my husband and we have moved in with my parents in the meanwhile.
Any advice would help or if anyone can direct me to some free advice in case I have any more questions. I do not plan to be out of work forever, I think I would go out of mind if I did. I have never been unemployed and I don't know how to do this. PLEASE ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!