Employment Law for Employees

Re: Indiana - reduced work schedule

Wesley11141999 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:59:48 GMT

Actually, my company will allow me to take them consecutively.

They finally told us today that our first week would be our 'one week' waiting period. So I would get paid for the subsequent 7 days under unemployment.

They differentiate between non-exempt and exempt employees. However, exempt employees would not be eligible, since the company takes their 10% loss on a monthly basis, regardless of when they take their mandatory time-off. Where as, non-exempt employees lose their pay, when they take the time off.

Re: Indiana - reduced work schedule

LynnM — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:18:50 GMT

The only way to know for sure is to check with the local UC office.

Re: Indiana - reduced work schedule

adjuster jack — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:35:43 GMT

I suggest that you address that question to the unemployment office.

But my guess is that you would not be eligible for benefits because you haven't been fired, and I don't see it as a layoff even if you totalled it up and took it consecutively (which you can bet your employer wouldn't allow).

Indiana - reduced work schedule

Wesley11141999 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:14:59 GMT

My company recently instituted a 'reduced work schedule'.

I am a "non-exempt" employee.

Basically, I have to take 10% of my normal work hours off each month. This equates to 2 days per month.

During a 6 month time frame, I was told that I would be required to take off 12 days, un-paid.

My question: Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?

I'm not obligated to take the un-paid days, consecutively. Although is is an option. Should I use them consecutively, in order to qualify for benefits?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Wesley