he died may 18-2007. He faithfully worked for them for 7 years when he got sick they cut him lose. He lost fifty thousand life ins. he had paid on for years. My mom is left with nothing but bills. Fair?
2007-09-03 18:21:06 · 8 answers · asked by lsawangsri 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i am so sorry for your loss. and no it is not fair, your mom can fight it. but if he was unable to do the job then they kinda have the right, but i personally would do everything to make sure my employees worked till they were ready to leave themselves. i would never think of putting more hardship on his family. it is sad how selfish people are in this world. more thought of money then doing good.
2007-09-03 18:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by iMaTwin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that. They broke law question is can you prove it. See if ur mom can get an attorney to sue the company for the life insurance lost wages uncovered medical treatment because if he had med coverage thru them then they owe that too. Make sure that lawyer takes no or little up front and does it on contigency share of settlement
Also research company see what else they do wrong, When i was fired and wrongfully accused of theft i googled agency and found that they had fired a dr who worked for them after a heart attack and used that to help convince state to grant unemployment
You may get lucky and company will settle to avoid bad press or you may be angry enough to want to crush them either way good luck with it. Also be prepared for them to drag ur dad's name thru mud claiming he was fired for cause try and find ex or current employees that can counter that slander and maybe add it to suit
2007-09-03 18:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he worked in an "At Will" state, the employer can fire a person for any reason. Not the answer you want to hear, but I think it was totally evil for them to do that.
Human Resources at this company really fell down of things. They should have at least helped him with COBRA paperwork and offered to extend his term life policy if they were the ones to offer it to him.
2007-09-03 19:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it criminal to terminate a terminally sick worker? you in basic terms asked if a terminal ailment entitles you to everlasting employment, notwithstanding in case you're incapable of working. If the respond isn't NO way, the economic gadget is DOOMED to break down. They DID tell him via YOUR admission. information flash. this is bodily impossible to even discover the main suitable events to tell at as quickly as, that's what you're asking them to have completed.
2016-11-14 03:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a federal laws that forbids a company from firing the terminally ill. my wife has cancer and we found out about the law.i wish i could remember the law but it has been a while.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-09-03 22:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrongful dismissal. Company probably didn't want to pay benefits
2007-09-03 18:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ham8888888888 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
after a certain amount of sick leave, a company can let you go if you cant fulfull your job description, unfair but legal...........
2007-09-03 18:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by IT'S ME AGAIN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough, sounds like he didn't take the right channels in order to set his family up for life without him.
2007-09-03 18:26:56 · answer #8 · answered by The Voice 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋