Can my employer fire me for being out on medical leave?

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Can my employer fire me for being out on medical leave?

I had pinkeye over the weekend and was out for a day or so. My employer told me to hand in my keys because I can’t work the schedule she made for me and that’s not acceptable for her. How is this legal?

Asked on July 15, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Actually, this might be legal. Here is a link to an article that will explain further: 
https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/firing/getting-fired-while-sick.htm
 


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