"I turned in a leave of absence request letter due to the Coronavirus(Covid-19), because I am a high risk individual (Stroke, graves disease) my company did not accept my leave of absence Request. My property manager's daughter lives with her and works for a Hospital in Yakima WA which puts us at greater risk. I did not feel safe going to work, therefore asking for a leave of absence, the company said I didn't qualify for a leave of absence because we are an essential business and I have not been there long enough. I see my position is posted on Indeed.com I did not quite my job, I put in for a leave of absence, then I was told by the head of human resources that my resignation is being processed and my final paycheck will be issued. I did not quite, I requested a leave of absence out of fear for my life and I was fired. I had full intentions of returning to work as soon a the coronavirus ran its course but I was told to turn in my keys and any other company owned stuff and I would then be issued my final paycheck. I filed for unemployment standby with employment security in the State of WA and was approved to standby without seeking work until May 2 2020. I don't see myself returning to work on May 2 2020 because I was terminated for requesting a leave of absence. Please help me with this matter. Michelle Mackey" - Michelle Mackey
The aforementioned complaint was filed by Michelle Mackey in Richland, Washington on Tuesday April 7, 2020 with L&I covid19complaints@lni.wa.gov against Richland Mobile Home Park saying Non-essential business is open. Email address given was shellyamonmackey@gmail.com and phone number given was 509-578-9982.