Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Can an employer eliminate your position while on disability leave?
Asked on 3/23/13, 9:47 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Perry
Law Offices of Charles R. Perry
Nothing prohibits a company from eliminating a person's position while that person is out on leave. However, the elimination of the position cannot be a pretext for discrimination or other violation of that worker's rights.
Answered on 3/23/13, 9:54 am
ARMAN MOHEBAN
LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN
Do you mean a work-related injury? There are more protection if your disability is work-related.
Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
Answered on 3/23/13, 10:50 am