Is an employer allowed to “let you go” after an injury at work?
I was hurt last week at work and am on a 90 day probation. On Friday, after my shift they decided to “let me go”. I was told they aren’t allowed to do that. Can someone let me know where I can find this information out.
If you went to a Doctor and received a note stating that you were unable to work, then no. If you did this, your company’s human resources department should have then provided you with paperwork to apply for Workers Compensation. At that point, depending on the State you live in, you’d have usually up to 16 weeks without losing your job.
No, I don’t think they’re allowed to that. And you shouldn’t you get some kind of financial help because of your injury?
You are on probation, so, yes, they can let you go and claim that it is NOT as a result of you being injured.
Did you require medical treatment? If so, you need to make sure there is a written report of accident so you will be covered under workmen’s comp for your medical.
Employers are generally permitted to terminate your relationship
with out providing a reason. Once you have a accepted WC claim, the
benefits/claim stay with you until it is resolved by
stipulation/finding by a judge or C&R to close the case. As you
are on probabtion, you are not eligible for FMLA benefits. There is
no such thing as “16 weeks” of protection in any state. WC claims
do not provide any job protection. Beyond the 12 week annum/max
FMLA provides…there is no job protection, other than under a
Union contract.