Chick-fil-A cuts Colorado Woman's hours and pay and demotes her after cancer surgery

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by: Zappatero

(Promoted by Colorado Pols)

A Colorado breast cancer survivor said Chick-fil-A is cutting her insurance and demoting her just after she took leave for a double mastectomy.

To Daphne Richards, a newly-divorced mother with two children to support, Chick-fil-A's family-friendly values and healthcare coverage seemed like a perfect fit.

"I lived in Indiana my entire life, and I relocated for this job," said Richards. "I could move up the ladder, and the owner told me 'Maybe someday, you could own your own store."

She started late last year as shift manager at the Larkridge Chick-fil-A in Thornton. But in May, Richards got the diagnosis.

"I had double breast cancer in both breasts," she said. She would need a bilateral mastectomy and weeks to recover.

"For this company, when tragedy struck, they stepped up," said Frederick Schaefer, the attorney for Chick-fil-A at Larkridge. "Even though she didn't qualify for continuing benefits during her work hiatus under the Family Medical Leave Act, the store continued to pay for her health insurance coverage during her medical leave."

Just after she was cleared by her doctor to come back to work last week, though, she said the store owner delivered a shocking blow.

"She said,'I no longer have a full-time management position for you, and you will no longer be receiving healthcare benefits after September,'" said Richards. "She said something about reconstructing or reconfiguring the business."

Disgusting.

And just another example that those who profess to have some kind of higher purpose and better ideology can be as greedy and uncaring as the most bloodthirsty vulture capitalist. Granted, this may be a franchisee, but individual managers and franchise owners can not, and should not, be exempt from the corporation who truly owns the business model.

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hawkeye says:

September 11, 2014 at 2:19 pm

Are Chick-fil-A franchisees required to be religious? If the franchisee is following employment law and adhering to any corporate employment policies in place, what your beef Zap … or are you chicken to admit your bias against Christians.

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hawkeye says:

September 11, 2014 at 2:19 pm

Are Chick-fil-A franchisees required to be religious? If the franchisee is following employment law and adhering to any corporate employment policies in place, what's your beef Zap … or are you chicken to admit your bias against Christians.

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Zappatero says:

September 11, 2014 at 5:34 pm

I never claim to be holier than thou.

Chick-fil-A corporate highlights:

Corporate Information

Q: What is the Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s corporate address and phone number?

A:  Mailing Address:

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

5200 Buffington Road

Atlanta, GA 30349-2998

Phone Number: 404-765-8000 or 1-866-232-2040 (customer feedback line).

Q: What is the Corporate Purpose of Chick-fil-A, Inc.?

A:  To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.

Q: Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Sunday?

A:  Our founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. He has often shared that his decision was as much practical as spiritual. He believes that all franchised Chick-fil-A® Operators and Restaurant employees should have an opportunity to rest, spend time with family and friends, and worship if they choose to do so. That's why all Chick-fil-A Restaurants are closed on Sundays. It's part of our recipe for success.

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1. Harley says:
  
  September 12, 2014 at 6:24 am
  
  And where is Truett Chathy today? Since he passed away earlier this week—I'd bet it is VERY warm in his new abode.
  
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ct says:

September 12, 2014 at 6:44 am

So Friday's are not important day for Jewish employees to be with their families I guess.

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1. Zappatero says:
  
  September 12, 2014 at 9:14 am
  
  Depends on what kind of Christian you are. Seems even Ted Cruz has trouble with that one.
  
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2. BlueCat says:
  
  September 12, 2014 at 9:56 am
  
  Fridays are for Muslims. The Jewish Sabbath is Saturday but since Jewish days start at sundown, not midnight, it's from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday except to make extra sure you're not jumping the gun you can't do Havdalah, the little end of Shabbat ceremony that involves sweet smelling spices and singing about having a good week, until it's dark enough to see three stars. If it's too cloudy you just go ahead when it's good and dark. I loved that as kid. I got to hold up the little silver Havdalah spice box, kind of like a mini-shrine, and you were supposed to hold it as high as you wanted your husband to be tall. Could that be how this vertically challenged Jewish girl wound up with a 6' plus guy?
  
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