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TCM says for the hours we couldn't work because of NJA we can use PTO, what??? - nme


Posted: Feb 26, 2013

So if there isn't work during my 8 hour shift and I only get in 6 hours, I need to take two hours of PTO to make up my hours?  Uh..provide me with work during my shift. Why should I have to use my PTO to make up the hours that this company can't provide me.

Dont do it..then your accepting the lack of work - nm

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I agree... file for unemployment, do NOT use - your PTO

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They want you to use it all up so that you have nothing left, that way if the work picks up, you are forced to work every day without a day off.

As long as people keep falling for this trick, they will keep trying to get away with it.

file for part time unemployment - me

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You call your unemployment agency or go on line. You have to verify your driver license and with your HR. They don't tell you that you can file for part time unemployment. Nobody does. Its not easy but you might as well get started. Keep track of everything you do and how much you get paid each week and how many hours each day. I would talk to a person, some on line unemployment websites can be tricky to figure out. dont give up.


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