Companies do NOT care...

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The way that I see it, it's a case of two companies not meeting their responsibilities. The 'employer' is failing to be an advocate for the person they employed, who is now in dire straights. This strikes me as a failure of corporate responsibility, the washing their hands of the entire issue. What else is an HR department for?

Exactly my point.

Its been over a year since I worked there now, I don't know the specifics of her benefit/insurance package and what they do and don't cover, etc. etc.

To me, its all irrelevant as the company she worked for all these years needs to step up and get it handled for her. She is at the hospital actively involved in her son's care from 7am to Midnight, every single night and doesn't have hours a day to spend on the phone.

5 years ago this wouldn't have happened with this company. They DID used to care about and take care of their employees. Back then you wouldn't have even had to think twice about whether you were going to get paid or not...it would've all been taken care of and the company would've organized fund raisers, golf tournaments, luncheons, etc. etc. all in your benefit.

That's the worst part about it....is to see how much the company has really changed and how its part of a trend to say fuck you to the "little guy."

Her husband, BTW, works for a large company too....and they took care of him immediately.

Originally Posted by Angee

FMLA should also protect her too.

FMLA only ensures they can't fire her.