Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
When I was hired for this company the employee handbook and their website stated that as a part time employee I would qualify for a week vacation if within my first year of employment I worked at least 1560 hours. I have work at least 1800 hours in my first year and now I am being told that I do not qualify because I am part time without benefits. On the company website and in their handbook there is nothing that says I have to be part time with benefits it only says Part time and full time. What am I to do if the HR department does not want to help with this situation?
3 Answers from Attorneys
If HR doesn't realize the apparent mistake in the handbook or breach, you can try to sue for the value of this week's vacation. However, this would probably cost you your job. Moreover, there is no guarantee you will win.
Additionally, because lawsuits are now public records, if you look for a job in the future, it is likely your prospective employers will discover you sued. This may make it extremely difficult for you to find a job. So, it might not be worth the suit for a final recovery of a week's pay for your part-time salary.
If HR doesn't realize the apparent mistake in the handbook or breach, you can try to sue for the value of this week's vacation. However, this would probably cost you your job. Moreover, there is no guarantee you will win.
Additionally, because lawsuits are now public records, if you look for a job in the future, it is likely your prospective employers will discover you sued. This may make it extremely difficult for you to find a job. So, it might not be worth the suit for a final recovery of a week's pay for your part-time salary.
If HR doesn't realize the apparent mistake in the handbook or breach, you can try to sue for the value of this week's vacation. However, this would probably cost you your job. Moreover, there is no guarantee you will win.
Additionally, because lawsuits are now public records, if you look for a job in the future, it is likely your prospective employers will discover you sued. This may make it extremely difficult for you to find a job. So, it might not be worth the suit for a final recovery of a week's pay for your part-time salary.
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