Legal Question in Disability Law in California

Coming off of short term disability

I worked for a large company for 7 months and unfortunately had to have major back surgery. I was off for 5 months and am now ready to return to work. My restriction required me to go to a different location to work as where I was required twisting to get around as it was an extremely small enviornment. The company had 2 openings come up which I was 100% capable of working in. I was interviewed by the manager and told by HR that I was the #1 candidate, however I needed to meet with the Regional Manager. The regional manager never bothered to meet with me and the day before I was supposed to return to work I was informed that they were giving the position to another person who did not have the experience that I had. What is the companies obligation to me and does it sound like I have a case?

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Asked on 4/20/03, 10:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Coming off of short term disability

from the facts given so far, you definitely sound like you may have a valid case for discrimination among other possible causes of action. email my office today with more descriptive details pertaining to your situation and we may be able to provide you with further legal assistance and/or representation.

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Answered on 4/22/03, 3:09 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Coming off of short term disability

If you can show you had a disability that was not Reasonably accomodated, you may have a claim and case. Your facts indicate you could have been accomodated. Contact me to discuss if interested in pursuing.

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Answered on 4/22/03, 8:31 pm


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