Getting injured on the job, then getting fired via email. My rights under CT Workers Comp laws.
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Getting injured on the job, then getting fired via email. My rights under CT Workers Comp laws.
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I worked hard at my job. I injured my ankle and shoulder when I fell. I told my boss (the owner) and he contacted his Workers Comp ins co to see where I needed to be seen. I went and was sent home with a sprained ankle and shoulder. When I left to go to the hospital, my boss told me to make sure I contact him with an update. I did that as soon as I got back home. I tried to call him two times actually and it kept going into voicemail, which I thought was odd because I called the business number. I heard nothing back from my boss (the owner) until later that evening about 6:30pm. In an email, he told me that he planned on firing me. That I was not to report back to work, that he disengaged my code. He gave as a reason that I had too many absences and made mistakes with customers (I was the Service Manager at an automotive repair center in CT).This accident happened on the 21nd. The bumps and bruises will go away, but I am devistated. Workers Comp looked into it and OK'ed medical follow-up and pay, but after almost two weeks I am still very upset. I would never go back to work there....I am looking for other positions while healing. I can't get over the anger and sadness that I feel. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks...I just want to add that I was never spoken to about any excess absences or any work issue at all by the owner. I thought things were fine.
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guardianangel
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Your previous employer fired you illegally. Your termination would be considered "wrongful termination" on the basis that an employee was exercising his/her rights under a protected acency.
I would persue this matter immediately. You need to file a complaint in a timely maner in order for it to be considered. You can file your claim against your previous employer with the Department of Labor. There are employee advocates who assist individuals with cases like this. I have listed one below that seems to be reasonable.
www.RASAssociates.2freedom.com
Best wishes. |
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smokey115
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contact a lawyer in your area tell him your problem and the reason they fired u and tell him everything and file a lawsuit u might get a conpensation |
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Shane
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OMG Your former employer is an ****ole!! Definitely speak to an employment lawyer immediately!! I do not want to get into the legal jargon here, but do not let him get away with what he did to you. |
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corgi1922
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Absolutely get a lawyer. If it is found that you are fired because of the workers comp claim your employer may be required to pay you for many years after your "term" date.
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Reagan
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I can't see that as being legal...maybe you should get a lawyer. =[ |
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