Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out About Lack of Gear

Re:Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday April 01, 2020 @02:45PM (#22752177)

Remember, the stimulus bill just passed by Congress provides for arguably robust unemployment benefits for those who lose employment because of COVID, including having to quarantine to protect one’s self.

I agree collective action is the path to long term success, but these workers should not feel a gun is being held to their head by health system administration.

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Re:Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out... by vsskanth on Wednesday April 01, 2020 @04:24PM (#22753158)

but you don't get unemployment payments if you're fired

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Re:Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday April 01, 2020 @04:29PM (#22753190)

I am confident your unemployment claim will be processed if you were fired for refusing to work in hazardous conditions by your health system employer, as this would qualify as wrongful termination.

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