Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Termination while on disability
Kaiser Permanente put me on disability for stress at work on 10/29/2003. My employer has been notified of the disability. I signed up for a group work clinic to help me through this crisis for 6 weeks with Kaiser. I received a registered letter from my employer notifying me that I was terminated for cause on Nov 13, 2003. Can they terminate me while I am in disability?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Termination while on disability
Based on info provided, cannot answer fully. Please call. Don Holben 800-685-6950
Re: Termination while on disability
'for cause' must mean something related to THEM putting you on leave, rather than you requesting leave. Sounds like they are alleging you have serious performance, attitude, or behavior problems, which might be grounds for termination 'for cause'. You might be entitled to take medical leave per company policies, with dr verification, but that does not prevent otherwise valid termination during leave. You might be entitled to certain legally provided medical leaves if you meet the criteria, but that wouldn't prevent termination 'for cause' either. There is insufficient info from you to give an opinion on the termination or leaves.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
