Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Fired for getting hurt on the job.

I got injured on the job while being employed thru a Staffing service. The next week they fired me because they said they couldnt use me anymore because i lost the use of my right hand. Is this legal.


Asked on 4/04/00, 12:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amanda Farahany Barrett & Farahany, LLP

Re: Fired for getting hurt on the job.

If the injury was related to a requirement on the job, and you no longer could perform your job without a reasonable accomodation, then it is possible they are correct. However, if that is not so, they may have fired you in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Moreover, you may qualify for workers compensation, family medical leave, or disability, depending on the amount of time that you worked there and other factors. You may contact my offices to discuss your situation further.

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Answered on 4/18/00, 5:58 pm


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