What to do if I’m on FMLA for being hurt on the job and my employer work refuses to pay me?
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What to do if I’m on FMLA for being hurt on the job and my employer work refuses to pay me?
I work for a hospital and I got hurt on the job. Work refuses to pay; they told me they use my own checks for sick time to pay me and there’s none left. I can’t collect and I’ve been out of work for almost a month. I’m getting the runaround. They won’t pay me and they say that my job is basically not going to be there when I recover (severe back injury). They also refuse to pay for my worker’s comp although I was hurt on the job. What can I do?
Asked on May 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New Hampshire
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have been hurt on the job and submitted a worker's compensation claim without any recourse, now is the time to consult with a worker's compensation attorney about the run around that you are getting.
You might also consider making a complaint with your local department of labor about your situation.
As to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issue, such under federal and state law typically pertains to a family member being injured and not the given employee such as you.
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