Protesters chant in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 28, 2012, as the court concludes three days of hearing arguments on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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I have worked for a small local business for several years, and I am one of the senior employees. I have worked hard, putting in extra time and effort to fill various needs that have come up over the years.
Two months ago I was told I was indispensable, and they didn't know what they would do without me. Today I was told that due to "Obamacare" requirements to provide benefits to any employee working over 32 hours a week, my hours would have to be cut because they could not afford it.
I'm not making much to begin with, and I am already working two jobs. My husband is working one job and working on a graduate degree. We are not living paycheck to paycheck, but there isn't much cash for unexpected expenses. President Barack Obama claims to be trying to help the lower income class workers. This isn't helping.
Beth Ellis
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It's a shame that some businesses lack integrity and use a law not even fully implemented as an excuse to trim employees.
It's a mystery that these same "strapped" businesses -- along with most big biz -- didn't More..
I'm betting there is more than meets the eye here. Perhaps your employer is putting a target profit goal ahead of your interests. In the end, the only solution is a single payer system, a national health insurance program.
Sorry to hear of that.
Beth, you did not give many specifics of your situation.
Do you and your husband currently have health insurance?
If so, good for you. But, many in your situation do not.
Do you have kids? Do More..