Q: CAN MY EMPLOYOR TERMINATE MY EMPLOYEMENT WHEN WORKER COMP. PAYMENTS ARE ORDERED IT IS COURT ORDER
A: Maryland law provides very little job protection when it comes to workers comp cases. Unfortunately many of my clients lose their job after sustaining a work place injury. Its of no fault of their own but employers sometime take advantage of the circumstances and terminate employment. What may be availabe is vocational rehab benefits and fmla protection. Consult a workers comp attorney for a free consultation asap. I wish you good luck!
A: This is a complex area of the law. While your employer cannot let you go because you have workers compensation case, federal law does not require them to hold your position open indefinitely if you cannot return to it. I would suggest that you immediately consult with an experienced personal injury and workers compensation attorney in a confidential setting to determine your options in terms of retraining, or other benefits that may be available to you.
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