https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:53:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1668553 Sat, 28 May 2016 02:10:06 +0000 Windchime 1668553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're absolutely right, JULES--I don't want to see those two people lose the benefit. I love my work, have good regard for my colleagues, and want what's best for the organization. It's just that the situation feels so unfair to me; I haven't been able to let go of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1668237 Fri, 27 May 2016 16:51:47 +0000 Jules 1668237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see how this is very frustrating and unfair, but would it actually make you feel better if they took the benefit away from the other two employees? That doesn't seem like a good stance to be coming from, in terms of your negotiating power or your relationships within this very small group. If they lose the benefit you gain nothing but their rancor.<br />I guess it is an all-or-nothing proposal, and there is no way to split the benefits ie/ offer a lesser plan to all? Or offer you something in exchange (increase in pay)? Perhaps there is some room for negotiation there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1668118 Fri, 27 May 2016 12:49:42 +0000 Gail 1668118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for your situation its hard to deal with such an unfair situation. I think good idea to have sent letter to supervisor they need to know how you feel. My son works 40 hours a week and has no benefits as the company doesn't have the required number of employees to make it mandatory.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667555 Thu, 26 May 2016 14:15:09 +0000 Suz 1667555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My heart just breaks for you about this. It sounds extremely unfair. I am so, so grateful that in Canada this is not an issue for us. Health care is not tied to employment at all. People do pay for supplementary benefits and some people are not covered (and of course we also pay much higher taxes to fund this) -- but it is a huge burden relieved for so many.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667474 Thu, 26 May 2016 12:24:04 +0000 Windchime 1667474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LEDONNA--Amen, sister worker bee!!! One has to periodically reevaluate whether the challenges/aggravations are worth it.</p> <p>SALLY--my employer only pays for health insurance for 40 hour people (with the notable exception of the two 30 hour people whose insurance was just "grandfathered" in.) We're a nonprofit organization with a staff of about 8. Currently, three of them are full time. My husband and I have bought our own health insurance for the 15 years I've worked at this place.</p> <p>What you did for your part timer whose husband lost his benefits says a lot about your kindness and generosity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667465 Thu, 26 May 2016 11:57:43 +0000 Windchime 1667465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your empathy and wise suggestions. I wrote, and sent, a letter to my supervisor this morning, explaining the main reasons I am so hurt and angry about this. It felt good to write it--like I was being supportive of myself, if that makes sense. </p> <p>The story is much longer and more complicated than I want (or should) to share in a public forum. In brief, the board was considering offering health benefits to all four of us 30 hour staff. I'm so used to not having employer provided health care that I would have been fine if they'd voted it down. I also would have been thrilled and grateful if they'd approved it. </p> <p>What I never, in a million years, saw coming was that they would offer the benefit to only two of us. As I said earlier, I'm researching the legality of it.</p> <p>Meanwhile, life goes on, and I'm thankful to have this supportive community. I really hope to meet some of you someday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667325 Thu, 26 May 2016 03:04:55 +0000 Sal 1667325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am interested how it works Windchime. &nbsp;Does the company pay for the health insurance, and if you don't get that then you have to fund it yourself. &nbsp;Is it a large company, government organisation, not for profit or small company?</p> <p>We pay for health insurance for our staff (12) for our company, which is a perk. &nbsp;In NZ you don't have to have insurance but it does help with avoiding waiting lists or some elective procedures. &nbsp;We also offered it to our one part timer last year as her husband lost his job and all benefits. &nbsp;We were happy to do this, but our company is facing pressure on the bottom line at the moment. This is just a different perspective on it.</p> <p>I also think you should find out what your entitlements are, and I also would feel disappointed if I was in your situation. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667234 Wed, 25 May 2016 23:04:25 +0000 Ledonna N. 1667234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just offering moral support.&nbsp; It is challenging being a workerbee inside of a company.&nbsp; They did that to a department of people where I work.&nbsp; Gave them a choice of leaving or taking a cut in hours 30hr a week down from 40 so no health care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1667212 Wed, 25 May 2016 22:30:03 +0000 Angie 1667212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs of support and wishing you the very best, Windchime. Your proactive response is great. Keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666938 Wed, 25 May 2016 15:38:34 +0000 AviaMariah 1666938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I work closely with HR at my workplace and my understanding is that with the Affordable Care Act it is mandatory to offer benefits to employees who work 30 or more hours. &nbsp;I'm sure the attorney's you talk to will know. &nbsp;I think this is federal and not state by state. This rule may be dependent on the size of the company so it's possible if you work for a smaller company the rule doesn't apply. &nbsp;Still, I would talk with the owners if you haven't already. &nbsp;It may just be that they don't realize what a big deal it is to you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666913 Wed, 25 May 2016 14:23:48 +0000 Windchime 1666913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle--your question is a good one and not odd at all. I generally don't complain about stuff at work, but this is over the top, and I have decided I am going to let some of the powers that be know how the decision is affecting my morale. I suspect they never considered it, precisely because I am so seldom a "squeaky wheel." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666898 Wed, 25 May 2016 13:51:43 +0000 texstyle 1666898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe this is an odd question but did you already ask the owners/managers about it at work and let them know how important it is to you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666748 Wed, 25 May 2016 04:35:47 +0000 rachylou 1666748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I upbraided a client once about this. Well, we had a church connection outside of work. But he said something about women staying at home with the children, and look at him, he was making it work. And I turned around and pointed out he was an engineer and asked him how many of the people in his factory, actually building product, were getting full time hours and thus benefits. Not politic, but I was mad.</p> <p>He turned up two years later at my company. I like to think I shamed him into it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666744 Wed, 25 May 2016 04:24:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1666744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for following up with an attorney.</p> <p>My husband and I are both in this situation -- and he's clearly in a full-time position, with a non-compete clause, and the requirement that he have a full PhD. &nbsp;(He also supervises 20 other faculty). &nbsp;They get away with it because their are so few positions. &nbsp;They've also told a colleague of DH's to "cool it" when he complained. &nbsp;They said he was "being watched." &nbsp;</p> <p>Just treatment in the workplace matters for everyone. &nbsp;It can't heart to explore your options!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666654 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:17:29 +0000 Windchime 1666654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen--earlier today, I called a law office that deals with employment issues. They are going to call me tomorrow. I think, based on my cursory internet research, that the grandfathering thing means they can indeed get away with it. But I want to find out for sure from an expert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666635 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:56:08 +0000 JAileen 1666635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you thought about seeing a lawyer? Just because they said grandfathering, etc, etc, doesn't mean it is actually legal. Best of luck to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666624 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:43:57 +0000 Nebraskim 1666624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Windchime, my heart breaks over the unfairness of this. And I completely agree that the linking of health insurance to employment is a travesty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666608 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:31:03 +0000 Windchime 1666608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, Eliza--truly, I think it's ridiculous that employment and health insurance are tied together--really, what on earth does one's work have to do with having access to health care??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666590 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:04:09 +0000 RobinF 1666590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! I can see why you're upset. Especially when there are only two of you being excluded. That stinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666564 Tue, 24 May 2016 23:17:39 +0000 Eliza 1666564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Windchime- this issues haunts many people I know. Fewer full time jobs available just so employers can avoid paying benefits. Do you really work 30 hours a week? I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than that.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are no worse off than you were before, yet that doesn't change how untenable and disrespectful that place can be. No answers here, just a lot of empathy. This mixing of jobs and health care access has some disadvantages that really hit people hard. I am sorry.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unequal-work-benefits#post-1666554 Tue, 24 May 2016 22:54:33 +0000 Windchime 1666554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My position is 30 hours, and my place of employment has never provided health insurance to 30 hour employees. Recently, they reduced two full-time employees to 30 hours, and it was decided last night to grandfather in these two people's health benefts. It was also decided to continue not offering it to me or the other 30 hour person.</p> <p>Evidently they can get away with it legally because of the grandfathering thing.</p> <p>I'm so hurt and angry right now that it's hard to function at work. I keep telling myself that I'm no worse off than before, but still...</p> <p>Thanks for letting me dump this here. </p>