What are my rights if I got injured while at work, went to the hospital, and my manager is threatening to fire me?
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What are my rights if I got injured while at work, went to the hospital, and my manager is threatening to fire me?
I fell and sprained my ankle while on the clock. There was ample coverage at work,and my co-workers knew I was going to the hospital. My manager is now threatening to terminate my employment because I did not wait for her to get to the store before going to the hospital. Can she legally fire me if I have a doctor’s note and witnesses of it happening? Also, do I have a case if the manager is ranting about my situation on facebook?
Asked on December 28, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were injured at work during the course and scope of your employment and the injury forced you to seek medical assistance the threats by your manager that you would be fired is clearly improper under the laws of these states as well as under federal law.
You suffered a work related injury and would be subject to worker's compensation protection. If you have a human resources department at work, I would consult with it as to the threats that you received. You might also consider consulting with a labor attorney or a representative of your local labor department.
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