if i quit my job without notice,  the employer still have to let me stay on health insurance at my own cost?
548542
In most cases you can get Cobra insurance.  This would be at your cost and I think the time limit is 18 months.  Google COBRA for more information.
394560
You are entitled to look for another job. \n\nIn just about any state, you have very few 'entitlements' when you voluntarily resign a job.
42633
Yes. If people get sick or hurt they need something to fall back on. Plus it helps the employer too. People with health insurance can get back on their feet faster and, if the stay home briefly, don't get others sick. On top of which you probably can deduct this expense from the company's taxes.
239508
if you are working in an at-will state, then you can quit with minimal notice.  likewise, your employer can terminate you with minimal notice.\n\nas for whether you have any legal basis to sue based on either (a) your depression or (b) your union support, your best bet would be to talk to an employment lawyer.  unless you have documented, witnessed proof, I'd say you don't have a case.\n\nfinally as to whether or not you have free speech during work hours, you are not paid to talk about whatever you want, you are paid to work.  if you're spending time during work hours (for which you are presumably being paid) to drum up support for a union then he has a right to not pay you.  there's freedom of speech and then there's abuse of an employer.  just because you live in america doesn't mean you don't have to work for a salary.
1063702
Did you sign any paperwork entitling that to them? If no, then they can't, since you worked off your health insurance cost by working for them.
558061
If your employer stipulated that you were not allowed to have unauthorized passengers in the company car , i.e. your children, that is most likely the cause for your termination.  Check your employment contract carefully.  If you feel you were wrongfully terminated, let your employer know.  I wouldn't advise a lawsuit unless you have the funds to sustain it, as it could drag on for years.  Unfortunately, I have known of several employers who have let employees go for no better reason than fear of making the group health policy cost more.
729267
It depends on the company.\n\nSince quitting smoking is not exactly easy for the insurer to verify since it depends pretty much solely on your word for it and since you have a vested financial interest in getting lower insurance rates and since smoking is notoriously hard to quit....please don't be surprised if it takes a while for you to be smoke free before they'll put you in a more preferred risk.\n\nSome companies, if they want your premiums, may be more willing to believe you earlier on.
614768
You are most likely NOT obligated to say anything to your employer, other than MEDICAL LEAVE.  Hopefully you have a lot of time banked up!
691857
NO, but there are two choices involved with your situation. First, you can choose to wear the clothes or not, however, you can also choose to stay with the job or not. In other words, its a small price to pay if you want to keep the job.
930229
I don't believe your employer is able to send you home for being ill unless it is outlined in your employment contract.  If you have sick leave they may be able to send you home. I am not sure. But if they send you home I don't know if they could dock you pay.
529147
your job can be in jeopardy if you refuse to follow a reasonable instruction. it may depend on why you didn't go in. were you sick, did you not have childcare available, was there a sale at the mall you wanted to go to, were you just lazy? they would probably pay you overtime or give you an alternate day off. the patients are their primary concern. if they feel you are not a team player and that you don't care for the health and safety of the residents, they may decide they don't want you working there.
1174582
Any notice is better than no notice at all. Even though you may never go back to that job again, please have enough common courtesy to inform your employer.
164197
Legally, I am not sure....You should consult with an attorney.\n\nMorally, YES!!!!!  If you were ill and had the insurace benefit, you owe the money!  You don't think it was your employer's responsibility to pay for YOUR insuance do you?\n\nPlease don't contribute to the healthcare problem by sticking your ex-employer with YOUR insurace bill.  If everyone did this, no-one would be able to afford healthcare.\n\nThink about it and do the right thing.
1041165
employers dont have that much power.they cant stop you from quiting.
827570
If you have a copy of the note from your doctor and you have something in writing from your employer (like an employee handbook) that says you get sick pay, you are entitled to it.  Further, in California, if you do not get paid within 72 hours of leaving your employment, you continue to get a "penalty" of 8 times your hourly wage per day for every day up to 30 days after you leave.  I just got $7,800.00 yesterday at my hearing.\n\nI suggest you go to your local Labor Commissioners office (look on their website) and file a complaint (it's a simple one-page form).  You'll get a hearing date in the mail within a couple weeks which will tell you when your "conference" is.  \n\nGood Luck!
890882
Don't quote me on this but this may be a case where you can quit a job and still receive unemployment benefits.  There are a few circumstances where you can quit a job and still get benefits.  From what you've described it doesn't sound like your employer wants to fire you since they will have little grounds to fight paying you unemployment.  If you apply, whether you quit or are fired, be ready because your employer may fight it.  You'll be extensively interviewed over the phone by the unemployment people.  Then, if your employer decides to fight it, you'll have a three-way over the phone with you, your employer and someone from unemployment.  Be ready because your employer will probably lie to avoid paying.  One time I was fired from a job for one no call/no show.  I got another job for several months but got layed off.  My former employer tried to fight my unemployment claim.  During the phone three-way the b*tch told several lies.  I defeated this b*tch and received unemployment benefits so I wish you luck.
651343
If you are working at a law firm - or public office - employed by someone else - YES. \n\nHowever, if you are running your own office, or employed in a partnership - you will only have coverage if you purchase it from a provider. Its not cheap. However, the disability insurance, which covers if your off work for an extended period is usually pretty reasonable.