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Employer Retaliation After fired while on medical leave

Started by need_help_contractor_today · Mar 28, 2025 · 1,215 views · 12 replies
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need_help_contractor_today OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

fired while on medical leave. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 1 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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asking_for_friend_student_legal

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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desperate_contractor_2022

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably OSHA regulations, which requires showing a safety violation.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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TruckerRights_OH

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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HRManager_Chicago

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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need_help_buyer_help

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NH
need_help_student_GA

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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VCAnalyst_SF

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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CryptoTrader_2023

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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anon_driver_2024

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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newbie_contractor_CA

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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