I was discharged by my employee after winning SSID (on my own) from an injury that occurred at work. They did, of course, deny the workers comp claim
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I was discharged by my employee after winning SSID (on my own) from an injury that occurred at work. They did, of course, deny the workers comp claim
the issue is whether or not it was legal for the employer to discharge me immediately after my short term disability expired, deny me my long term disability (UNUM 07/03 denial).When they discharged me(6/28/03), I cannot say with any degree of certaintly they knew I was found to be disabled as of 12/13/02.The whole case is a mess because I was denied Workmens Comp, had 3 surgeries on my back (5/03), (7/03), and (12/03) L4-S1 fusion with instrumentation. The original date of injury was 3/22/02 and I received absolutlely no help in filling out forms (FMLA)? and told “this was only way for $
Asked on June 25, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Well, sounds as if you need a workers comp attorney who can help you appeal (most workers comp cases get denied and go through years of appeals before the individual is awarded back pay and interest). Then, this person should also look at the circumstances surrounding your firing. Why? Because in most states, employment is at-will, which means absent discriminatory reasons (disability being one of them), or being part of a contract or union, you can be fired with or without cause.
So, try www.attorneypages.com to consult with an attorney in your state. Check his or her record at the Illinois State Bar.
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