Hello, I was suspended pending further investigation some time ago. While I don't really want to give the details, I agree that I deserved the suspension, at least in part. During the grievance meeting I apologized and told Kroger I wanted my job back. I have a few questions. While I was working I was covered through the employee health insurance policy which gave me health coverage in exchange for a deduction taken out of each paycheck. My question is how long during the suspension before my health insurance coverage comes to an end?
I had the grievance hearing a few weeks ago and I have just been notified by the union that after investigation, they have determined that proceeding further with the grievance to the arbitration level is not necessary. However I can write an appeal if I disagree with that decision. Since I feel I deserved the suspension I am not sure it's worth pursuing further.
I was also told that Kroger will decide soon if I can return to work or am discharged. The union rep told me she thinks it would be a good idea to tell Kroger that if they do not want me to return to work that I would agree to put in my resignation instead of being let go. However I am not really sure about telling them that because if I quit I may not be eligible for Cobra or unemployment. But it's doubtful I would get unemployment either way.
One more question is if I should try to get a job at another Kroger or is the suspension company wide? If I am let go can I get a job at a different store?
I can't answer most of your questions, but unless they put you on a no re-hire list you can be rehired at a different store. We have a clerk who got fired from a store 20 minutes away for time theft, and was hired here after a few months.
I can't answer the health insurance question, I am sorry.
Every suspended pending investigation I have had, always resulted in a termination. I'm very sorry. You can resign and that is usually more favorable then being terminated for whatever reason. If you resign, you will not be able to get unemployment. You are correct.
You are always welcome to re-apply. It is up to Kroger HR to decide if they want you rehire you or not. Worse thing they will say is no.
I think Kroger pulls this whole suspension $hit to avoid dealing with unemployment. Because from what I've gathered from reading this site, once you're in that zone you're basically fired.
As for continued health/dental coverage, maybe I'm wrong......but I bet they tell you ¨well, since you're technically NOT WORKING for X amount of time, you're benefits have.....well, been SUSPENDED PENDING INVESTIGATION TOO.¨
Sad thing is, Kroger didn't used to suck. I've known people who've put in many good, productive years there; married and raised families from it.
If you quit you can not claim unemployment. If you're fired it looks bad on your next job interview. You can however explain that you were made a better person because of it and overcame your short comings in the time you've had to reflect.
Your insurance will run out eventually once your average hours drop below like 28. weeks with 0 hours really hurt in that regard.
-- Edited by BagBoy on Tuesday 2nd of June 2015 01:42:21 PM
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I think I will offer to resign. In my first post I said I apologized and told Kroger I would be interested in getting my job back. So I could tell them I would be willing to resign if they decide they do not want me to return to work. Do you think they would actually give me the option of resigning if I tell them I would be willing to resign?
Or do you think it would be better to simply resign now so that I do not have to say on future applications that I was asked to resign but rather it was my own decision? (If I do that than I would have to tell people who recently interviewed me that my status has changed and it could hurt my chances with my most recent interviews but it may be better in the long run).
I think I will offer to resign. In my first post I said I apologized and told Kroger I would be interested in getting my job back. So I could tell them I would be willing to resign if they decide they do not want me to return to work. Do you think they would actually give me the option of resigning if I tell them I would be willing to resign?
Or do you think it would be better to simply resign now so that I do not have to say on future applications that I was asked to resign but rather it was my own decision? (If I do that than I would have to tell people who recently interviewed me that my status has changed and it could hurt my chances with my most recent interviews but it may be better in the long run).
If you are looking for work say you are still employed with Kroger and say you don't want them to contact Kroger.
If you quit you can not claim unemployment. If you're fired it looks bad on your next job interview. You can however explain that you were made a better person because of it and overcame your short comings in the time you've had to reflect.
Your insurance will run out eventually once your average hours drop below like 28. weeks with 0 hours really hurt in that regard.
-- Edited by BagBoy on Tuesday 2nd of June 2015 01:42:21 PM
I quit a job and collected unemployment for months!
If you quit you can not claim unemployment. If you're fired it looks bad on your next job interview. You can however explain that you were made a better person because of it and overcame your short comings in the time you've had to reflect.
Your insurance will run out eventually once your average hours drop below like 28. weeks with 0 hours really hurt in that regard.
-- Edited by BagBoy on Tuesday 2nd of June 2015 01:42:21 PM
I quit a job and collected unemployment for months!
I guess it depends on your individual circumstances.
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