What is my employer’s responsibility to me if he decides to take a 9 month sabbatical?

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What is my employer’s responsibility to me if he decides to take a 9 month sabbatical?

I found out that the physician I work for may be taking a 9 month sabbatical to finish law school. I am a salaried employee. I only work for this specific physician within our group.

Asked on December 19, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, he or she has no responsibility to you, unless you have an employment contract or agreement with him or her. That's because without an employment contract, you are an employee at will, which in turn means that your employment may be terminated or suspended at any time, for any reason, without notice. So if there is no employment contract, this physician may suspend his or her practice, effectively ending or suspending your employment, whenever he or she wants.


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