How long can I be suspended from a job I’ve worked without notice?
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How long can I be suspended from a job I’ve worked without notice?
I have been working in a hostile office since a new boss was hired. I have no prior issues in the past 5 years. I have been falsely accussed of many allegations, but since I returned from work after FMLA (anxiety) it has became much worse. I contacted our HR dept and before meeting with them over concerns I was suspended without pay. I have yet to hear from my employer about the suspension or other current issues for a week. How long can they do this legally? Should I file for unemployment?
Asked on November 4, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
First I would contact the department of labor and then seek consultation from an employment attorney. The suspension sounds like a retaliatory action by your employer but what was the reason for the suspension? First, you have not been let go entirely so I am not sure that you could collect unemployment. But, my fear with filing the unemployment is that they are going to challenge it anyway for what is known as "cause", meaning that you were the reason for the suspension was your fault. In order to file for unemployment you have to be let go through "no fault of your own." You may, however, have a good reason to leave and file for unemployment if the environment is that bad. Seek help. Good luck.
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