Post: Employment Law Question

Posted by Dave on 11/27/08

I am a police lieutenant that recently transferred in from
another agency. I have a real problem with some of their
past practices and have ended several of them. My question
is, where can I find law or a judgment that prohibits an
employer from discharging injured employees until they
have received treatment and rehabilitation?

Here is what was happening. When I was hired, there were
several new entry-level police candidates hired at the
same time. They entered into department orientation and
pre-academy training. This program required the candidates
to do structured physical training for one hour a day. Two
of the candidates sustained knee injuries. They were
immediately "convinced" to resign with no treatment for
their injuries. When I questioned this, the answer that I
was given was that they are probationary employees, and
their injuries prohibit them from completing the next
academy class which is a condition of continued employment.
I put a stop to that practice just because its wrong, but,
I would like to have a little legal backup because I feel
that I may have to fight that battle again. Oh, you should
also know that I am in Tennessee which is an "at will
employment" state.

Posts on this thread, including this one

Employment Law Question, 11/27/08, by Dave.

Re: Employment Law Question, 1/06/09, by Deborah James.