Legal Question in Medical Leave in Missouri
I am being terminated at the end of 12 weeks.
I am off work on medical leave. My employee handbook states that I have 26 weeks of short term disability leave. It says nothing about termination at the end of 12 weeks. I have been informed that I will be terminated as of Feb.6,2001. I can re-apply when I am able to go back to work. I will lose all seniority and start over. I have been with this co. for 7 years. I was informed of this on Feb. 1 by a phone call. Can they do this?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: I am being terminated at the end of 12 weeks.
It sounds like you may have some rights relative to your employer's 26 week policy. I would need to review the handbook and other documents as well as speak with you in order to give you a firm opinion. You should pursue this.
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