Summary
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge in Virginia is considering accepting money left to her in a residents will. While there are no Virginia laws prohibiting a caregiver from accepting a gift from a will, the employer has a policy against it. The CNA is unsure of the consequences of violating this policy but believes she may be fired. She was the caregiver of the resident for three years and is currently assessing her options.Full Conversation
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What is the specific item or asset that the resident left you in their will?
In Virginia, there are no specific laws prohibiting a caregiver from accepting a gift from a will. However, your employer may have policies in place.
Money
What is the policy of your employer regarding accepting gifts or inheritance from residents? In Virginia, there's no law against it, but company policies may differ.
Associates may not accept any type of personal gratuity such as money gift certificates jewelry or other gifts which may be constructed as a tip. This guideline also extends to the acceptance of anything listed in a resident will. This acceptance of such offers may place associates in an awkward ir compromising position that is not the best interests of the associate the resident or wcbr
What is the amount of money left to you in the will? While Virginia law doesn't prohibit it, your employer's policy does. Violating this could lead to employment consequences.
I do not know
What is the name of your employer? This information will help me provide more specific advice.
Westminster canterbury of the blue ridge
What is your plan of action regarding this situation?
In Virginia, while there's no law against accepting gifts from a will, your employer, Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, prohibits it. Violating this could lead to employment consequences.
I do not feelnits right that my employer thinks they have control of what a person left to me in Their will
What is the policy of your employer regarding the violation of this rule?
There isnt any that i see
What are the potential consequences mentioned in your employment contract or handbook for violating company policies?
Maybe being fired
What is the nature of your relationship with the resident who left you the money in their will?
I was his caregiver for 3 years
What is your current employment status with Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge?
Cna
What is your plan if you are terminated for accepting the inheritance?
Thats why i am texting you
What is your financial situation? Would losing this job significantly impact you?
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