I have been a perment employee for this comapny for 6 months, inthe beging of feburay i was in volded in a then minor car accident, i was give 2 weeks off from work to heal, i return to work for 3 days only to be sent home because i was haveing pains in my back,i was carried by workers out to my mothers car. i was told by the superviosror not to come back unless i had a note. well i wen to the doctors who later found i had a slipped disc and couldn't work for 2 weeks i spoke with all the soupervisor and faxed in docotrs notes. this comapny was aware that i was in a auto accident might i note. i recived a call today saying i was terminated and no one had recived any of my phone calls and there policy is 3 days no call no job well i have dates and name and time of people i talked to . my question is do you think i have case against them? i was medically unable to work due to my back and the pain medicnce prescribed i was not allowed to opreate any heavy equitment .
2007-03-05 08:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by freaky306 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Contact the EEOC (labor board) in your state. They will advise you on your best course of action.
2007-03-05 09:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have documentation showing that you followed company procedures regarding an extended leave, then you absolutely have a case. However, if you should decide to sue them, it presents a couple of problems: 1) the cost of a lawyer probably exceeds the amount of lost pay and 2) after you sue an employer, it becomes extremely difficult to continue employment at that firm.
My advice would be to find a different job. If this is how your employer treats people who are ill, the company is probably going to treat you badly in many other areas as well. Consider it a painful lesson learned about your employer and move on as soon as is possible.
BTW, I hope your back is better soon. I hear that back pain is worse than giving birth!
2007-03-05 17:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. I would certainly check with an attorney since you have records of phone calls, and they stated that as the reason for termination. I know that Tennessee attracts big business by allowing them to abuse the residents, but the businesses still have to watch out for the FEDS.
2007-03-05 18:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had been employed by the company for 12 months the Family Medical Leave Act would be on your side. But there is also quite a bit of he said/she said going on, you need to relay your story to an attorney. Either way, what a crummy organization - I'd be glad I wasn't working there anymore.
2007-03-05 17:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Amy V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by calling the HR department and speaking with them. It is possible this is a mix up. Contact the supervisor who told you to stay home until you were better and see if they can do anything. If all else fails you can get a lawyer but it will be expensive and will eat up a bunch of time. I'm not telling you not to do anything but it might just be easier to get a different job.
Best of Luck
2007-03-05 17:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, provide names along with the phone bill that shows when you called and for how long you spoke with the person.
It's just... the company sounds a little shady. Would you want to work there again?
2007-03-05 16:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by Holly Golightly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You bet you have a case against them. Contact your local EEOC and then find a sweet attorney.
2007-03-05 17:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a souperviosror?
2007-03-05 17:01:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋