I am a full-time combo (22-3) since June 2000. I have health issues which necessitate considering going back to part-time. Has anyone out there pulled this off without resigning and rehiring. Your advice and insight would be appreciated!
Texas 1951
Texas,
Look before you leap. Part-time employees make (a lot) less per hour, have (a lot) less seniority, and work (very) hard. You may also loose some H&W and pension coverage.
The ADA seems to apply to you so UPS must come up with reasonable accomodations, including reduced hours.
The FMLA seems to apply so you can take up to 12 weeks off per year any way you need to: by the hour, the day, the week, whatever. (Part-timers only get six weeks, after three years.)
Workers Comp may also apply if the torn bicep gives you trouble.
Also, check your state laws, and your Contract Supplement.
I'm pretty sure he puts his health above is pay rate.
Great advice above though... good luck
I wish people could go back to part-time in my area. We have a couple of drivers that claim they'd do it in a heart beat. I could move up the seniority list a little faster. I would have went full-time faster too. The only people I've ever seen go back to part-time (sort of) drivers that failed DOT exams and went back inside but only worked hours only. 22.3 workers will work hours only too. Other than that nobody has ever went back to part-time here.