I was recently in a car accident, I came back to work for 1 day, but complications ensued. I missed one day of work since then, got a doctor's excuse and all. My boss said if I miss one more day I am fired. What is up with that? I can't help that.
Need legal advice please.
2006-11-22 05:45:24 · 7 answers · asked by Clemson 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am in South Carolina, USA.
I was headed TO work at the time. Accident happed around 100 feet from work.
2006-11-22 06:02:53 · update #1
Which country are you in - different laws DO apply.
2006-11-22 05:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former resident of that state, I am pretty sure there's not much you can do about this unless you have a disability clause in you employment contract.
No employment contract...? If you are in anything other than a career track professional or government job you probably don;t have one.
In SC employers can fire at will. I was fired after 7 years for... get this...incompetence....
My advice is to move on. Who would want to work for such a mean person? Unless this is really a great job that you intend to keep for a long time, you'd be wasting your time, energy, and possibliy $$$, to fight it.
ps-- having lived in the state, I know a workers' rights attorney-- email me privately if you're interested.
2006-11-22 06:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The accident looks like it happened on your time.It sounds to me you have missed time before. If you are not under contract then you have NO recourse. They can fire you at any time & for any reason. They only want people who are going to be there every day . I know I use to be a employer (131 people) & i only wanted people who came to work EVERY day. If you had a reason ( death in the family, sick member in the hospital ) I would give you time off with pay. But a accident on your timeI was your business. That is unless you were on your way or leaving work. Bottom line You have a job to do & if you are not there then some one else has to do it or it does not get done. That cost me money.I was in the business to make money not lose it.
2006-11-22 06:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by BUTCH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ticket is based on more than just her story, the cop would have talked to the other driver and looked at the physical evidence. Either way, plead no-contest to the ticket. A no-contest plea cannot be used in the civil case filed by your passenger. Also- most places do not allow community service instead of a fine for a traffic ticket, you will have to pay the ticket, but might be able to reduce the fine a bit when you speak to the Judge.
2016-05-22 17:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it depends on your type of work.
employers can only allow as many days off , whether you are sick or not, and can't afford to have you on leave indefinitely.
legally, they can fire you for excessive absenteeism, as you are hurting their bottom line.
If you were hurt while on the job, then you have some legal recourse
However, if you were hurt on your own personal time, they are not legally binding to keep you on, if you continue to be absent.
Sorry, a doctor's note doesn't have any bearing on an employer firing an employee.
2006-11-22 05:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a doctors excuse they can not fire you or you have a major lawsuit.
2006-11-22 05:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by SLEEPY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him that you need it in writing why he is firing you on what grounds.
2006-11-22 06:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋