Legal Question in Employment Law in California

injured at work on riday the 27th of February

During the weekend my pain level increased so, monday i went to my employers workers comp. doctor and hey gave me adrug test and found a prescription drug that i took over the weekend to ease the pain. I brought them the prescription bottle, but they took me off work and fired me two weeks later. beleive that I was fired without proper cause.


Asked on 4/25/09, 3:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: injured at work on riday the 27th of February

We need more facts about your work-related injury. I think your employer as a defense may argue that you were under influence of some type of drugs and you have inflicted the injuries upon yourself. Call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/07/09, 2:27 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: injured at work on riday the 27th of February

Employers don't need 'cause' to fire an 'at will' employee like you are. However, you could consult with a WCAB attorney to see if the firing violated any WCAB rules.

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Answered on 5/06/09, 7:17 pm


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