Q: I was placed on light duty due to a foot injury for 19wks, after I was released to full duty my employer fired me.
Is it legal for an employer to fire you right after your released from light duty due to foot injury that was no fault of your own? Instead of sending me back to regular duty after workers comp light duty for 19wks, they are fighting my unemployment and I’m without any income for 6 weeks now all because I was hurt on the job.
A: More facts are needed to provide you with a full evaluation of your claim. Your injury might qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which would make a termination based on your injury unlawful. States also prohibit retaliation against employees who have filed workers compensation claims against their employers. Please reach out to an Employment Law Attorney in your state for a consultation.
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