Does giving requested resignation interfere with receiving STD benefits?
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Does giving requested resignation interfere with receiving STD benefits?
I’m receiving STD after breast cancer surgery last month. My employer encourages resignation as physician restrictions apply for return to work not accepted. Before diagnosis, I anticipated move in about 6 weeks. I have not given notice. I want, and think, that I should wait until the first of the month (4 weeks) to give notice.
Asked on May 25, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Before you make a decision to resign from employment, I recommend that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of labor law. The concern that I have is that if you terminate your employment on your own volition, your employer will not be responsible for paying any and all benefits that you may be receiving, including health care.
Given the cancer that you have, medical insurance for you will be very expensive in the future if you are forced to pay for it on your own as opposed under the presumed work benefit payment.
I recommend waiting as long as possible before you resign your employment from work and do so only after you have consulted with a labor law attorney and have consulted with him or her as to the pros and cons of ending your employment on your own terms.
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