Re: Fired while on workers comp

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On 3/12/07, Suzanne wrote:
> i suffered a fall at work at the end of feb 07...i have
> been on modified duty although pressured by work...i was
> subsequently fired for a non related BS reason...what
> recourse do i have?

While it is illegal to fire an individual in retaliation for
filing a workers comp claim, you can still be fired. You
say for 'bs' reasons, you need to be sure that there is no
truth to the resons behind your termination. If you truly
feel the reason for firing you is trumped up and they have
no 'proof' supporting this reason; then you need to contact
an attorney right away. Although, I can't tell you how many
people say they have been terminated for 'false' reasons.
Most of the time they are legitimate. In addition,
regardless of your employment status, your workers comp
claim will remain in tact.