If my mom lost her job of 8 years because she had back surgery and is unable to lift 50 lbs for at least 6 months, is there anything that we can do?
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If my mom lost her job of 8 years because she had back surgery and is unable to lift 50 lbs for at least 6 months, is there anything that we can do?
Asked on January 16, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written it seems that your mother needs to consult the department of labor and see if she is eligible to make a claim for disability on a permanent basis. Assuming she is deemed permanently disabled she will be entitled to monthly disability payments.
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