Advice/Suggestions Needed

[Hawk]

I know that wasn't easy, but it was the best thing to do....good luck

[LifeisaGarden]

Yeah. Its definitely one of the harder things I've had to do in my life. I'm a little bit anxious about how it's going to play out once the poo starts flying.

I might need to sell tickets to cover my missing payroll.

[nobody]

NO JUST HOLD ONTO YOUR PAYROLL STUBS LIKE TEY WERE GOLD If they bounce a good lawyer can turn the personal suffering aspect into alot (depends on how good he is) Otherwise do not qiut if they fire you then you get more cash in the lawsuit and they have to pay you until you fnd a job.

Unemployment is rough out there why let them off the hook?

[nobody]

Otherwise at work just keep your head down and good luck - oh and save anyhting written they give you guys like others have said every bit helps in documents

[Anybodyhome]

By law, workers comp attorneys can take no more than 30% of the settlement. They are more than motivated to get you your fair share and get their piece of the action as well. And nobody individually gets a bigger settlement from workers comp claims than attorneys.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services also has a veterinary division that is the oversight agency for vet clinics, animal hospitals and the like. One can file a complaint with them, but they are not anonymous and may require sworn testimony. I called them yesterday on a recommendation from a friend but they won't do anything for me since I'm not in the state nor do I have an animal being treated there. Same thing happened with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.

[LifeisaGarden]

I was issued another payroll yesterday. Today after work I go to deposit it but before I deposit it I ask the teller to check to see if there are funds available in my employers account to cover the check. She looked it up and said NO! There were not sufficient funds!!

I talked to my supervisor about it and she treated me like it was my fault. She was pissed that I checked to see if funds were available first. I told her that it was not my fault nor my problem and they needed to fix it asap. I called NCDOL today and she told me I could file a complaint after 10 days from the last paycheck. So if this is not cleared up by Monday I will be filing a complaint.

I just have no words. I've never in my life been treated like this by an employer. It is the most refugedupulous poo I've ever seen.

This place is going to wish they have never seen the likes of me before.

[LifeisaGarden]

My supervisor also told me NOT to talk about this or anything else with the other employees. I didn't sign anything that said I couldn't talk to my coworkers about this kind of stuff. Doesn't that violate my 1st amendment rights?

[Panthers_Lover]

No amount of workers comp is worth working in that shithole.

I'd be tempted to bail, release the hounds, and burn it to the ground.

The big problem is if her injury is long-term or permanent, and it impairs her ability to do this or other work in the future. That's a HUGE deal that she cannot afford to piss away.

[LifeisaGarden]

I called the industrial commission and they did say just as long as they accept the claim, I can quit, get fired, or even if the place burns to the ground or closes, I will receive benefits. But it was recommended that I not quit until the industrial commission accepts the claim, which it has not been accepted yet but it most likely will.

[Panthers_Lover]

I called the industrial commission and they did say just as long as they accept the claim, I can quit, get fired, or even if the place burns to the ground or closes, I will receive benefits. But it was recommended that I not quit until the industrial commission accepts the claim, which it has not been accepted yet but it most likely will.

Are you having to rely on the employer to file the claim?

[Anybodyhome]

Unfortunately, the employer has to file a Workers Comp claim because they are the holder of record of the workers comp insurance policy.

I have no doubt LisaG is going to get the medical treatment she needs and I also know she'll land on her feet, just like most cats. I'm hoping the animals under the care of this place will get the same level of care.

[FuzzyPanther]

My supervisor also told me NOT to talk about this or anything else with the other employees. I didn't sign anything that said I couldn't talk to my coworkers about this kind of stuff. Doesn't that violate my 1st amendment rights?

No, 1st Amendment only protects from infringement on rights by government. Private companies can restrict many things that employees may do as a condition of employment.

[sunbunny]

How in the hell did you even find such at shithole to work at? Did they place an ad or something?

The doors may be locked when you get there Monday morning.

[Panthers_Lover]

Unfortunately, the employer has to file a Workers Comp claim because they are the holder of record of the workers comp insurance policy.

I have no doubt LisaG is going to get the medical treatment she needs and I also know she'll land on her feet, just like most cats. I'm hoping the animals under the care of this place will get the same level of care.

I believe you can report the incident yourself. See http://www.ic.nc.gov/claimants.html using a Form 18 (see Employee Forms at the bottom of the page).