Canyou get fired while waiting for your disabity appeal?
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Canyou get fired while waiting for your disabity appeal?
My doctor has not released me to go back to work.
Asked on December 26, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is always possible that your employer could terminate your employment status with him or her pending the outcome of your disability appeal presumably from a work related injury.
However, under the laws of all states in this country, it would be improper and illegal for your employer to terminate you in such a situation where your injury results from a work related injury. The employer could hire a temporary worker for your position pending your clearance for return to work. Should you be terminated from work pending word on your disability appeal, you should consult with a labor attorney.
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