2007-10-27 22:04:57 · 11 answers · asked by Cindy T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
a person can be fired for no good reason at all, but if it is not appropriate there are actions to take, ie) labor board, human rights... but unfortunately many employers get away with this because the individual may not have the resources to take appropriate legal action. i would consider talking to someone to identify the areas where the company has crossed the line. if for instance it is a human rights issue there may be a commission that will look into your complaint and it may not cost anything to do that. writing down the. particulars asap is important and using a time line is helpful. keep in mind that your time to act could be time sensitive. good luck...
2007-10-27 22:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by usman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they have that option. I've heard people say that you can complain to the labor board but it won't do any good. A smart employer would have you doing something within the light duty conditions and save that insurance payment. A lot of it may lie in the way you were injured and the way you are doing your job. Was there a drug screen? Was it caused by horseplay? There is usually something behind your being fired that we aren't able to see.
2007-10-28 10:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the contract. Many companies have "fire at will." Your boss can fire you without any reasoning, but generally most employers do give a reason.
So in answer to your question, unless your company is operated under union law, yes you can be fired even with compensation and performing on light duty.
2007-10-28 05:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course a person on workmen's comp can be fired. But the employer would be smart to have a well-documented reason for firing them. If they violated company policy (stealing, doing drugs, etc.) then they could be fired. The employer would have to make sure they had a valid reason that would prove they didn't fire the employee because of the workmens comp case.
2007-10-28 05:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. If the employer has probable cause, such as you were dishonest in any way, and they found out, or did some other thing wrong. However, they cannot fire you for being on workers comp.
2007-10-28 05:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
†AlliesForChrist† is 100% right. Your contract will say it all. It also depends on where you live. Not all states or countries allow you being fired just like that. There is however nothing to stop them fiering you anyway if they throw some money at it (you).
2007-10-28 05:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, killing clients would do it, even if you were disabled that wouldn't be an excuse, but you shouldn't be fired for the given reasons.
2007-10-28 05:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Contact your state Human Resources, Ombudsman, or Health and Human resources department.
Look up your state senator in the yellow pages.
No.
2007-10-28 05:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on alot of things you didn't mention!
2007-10-28 05:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by columind99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What always amazed me,is how employees think "I have hard times you must keep ME working"
2007-10-28 05:43:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋