Hi,
I got a small question for you all. I am an associate at Wal-Mart and I was injured wile at work. I have been on Worker saftey insurance for two weeks now. My question to you all is can they fire me for being on this insurace for a long time? I only need one more week of now........... but I'm scared what if they fire me??? please reply best answer gets 10 points :).
2007-09-15 05:39:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
They can't fire you for being on the insurance - but they CAN fire you for not being at work. They aren't required to hold your position open for you.
It doesn't stop/cancel the claim, though. So your medical payments would still happen, until the injury is resolved, and lost wages would still be covered, until your doctor releases you to work.
2007-09-15 13:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well no company can fire you for getting hurt at work. That is a law. Second if you are out too long and can not give them a good idea of when you can return to work they don't have to hold you job. If you are out for 2 weeks, a third should not be a problem. Its when you are out for months then it can be a problem
2007-09-17 18:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by mchlw43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is you had to take a drug and alcohol test after the accident. Had you flunked it then in retrospect you would be responsible for the accident. If all was clear no they will not, and cannot fire you for getting injured on the job. A thorough investigation should have been done as to why the accident happened and a report made, and if needed changes to procedures in performing the task in which you got injured.
2007-09-15 13:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will not fire you while you are on worker's comp. regardless of how long you are out sick for as long as you have not recovered. After you recover, you come back to work business as usual. My father was on worker's comp. for 3 years and his company kept his position open for him while he was recovering from a surgery and a long therapy.
2007-09-15 18:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they fire you while you are out on worker's comp, get yourself a good lawyer. You are protected by law.
2007-09-15 12:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by katiesquilts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No-- cannot fire you... Need to apply for Social Security Disability look in the phone book they work on commission...
2007-09-15 14:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they fire you ...sue...Walmart treats their employees like poo anyway.....I agree...if you passed the drug test and wasnt negligent then they really have no reason to fire u
2007-09-15 14:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by SJM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋