Greetings, Abby For 41 years, I was a tennis instructor at a private club. Then the pandemic struck. I was placed on furlough without being asked to go back to work. I didn’t receive the customary farewell greetings and thank-yous that former employees did.As a thank you for my years of service, I have requested a free membership in the following years. The response thus far is no. Is this a legitimate request? Shall I ask again? — IN ILLINOIS, SERVING FAIRNESS
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Abigail Van Buren
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Greetings, Serving: You didn’t specify the number of times you’ve requested the membership as a thank you for your years of service, but if you’ve requested it more than once, give up because it won’t be granted.
A furlough is a brief layoff that lasts for a predetermined amount of time. Workers do not receive compensation at that time, but they do keep their jobs and benefits.
It could be necessary to see an attorney over the treatment you received if this is the reason you were kicked out of that exclusive club.
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