Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Do I have any rights?

I would like to knwo if I have any rights. On August 8,2006 I was terminated from my job for attendance. On July 16,2006 I became very ill from what they thought was food poison, not able to kept anything on my stomach. I had to have an IV on Thursday of that week. The next 3 weeks I was going back and forth for MRI, Ultrasounds and Scans. I even had to have an Upper Endoscopy procedure done. And was told that I had red spots on my stomach. In the meantime the pain is still hear. I was terminated and received a letter stating that ORkIN had stated that I had follwed all procedures in notifying the office on previous absents. I was approved for my unemployment stating that it was not my fault that I became sick. Now I have received a letter stating that ORKIN has filed an appeal against my unemployment after stating that I was able to received. On my termination letter it states that I am eligble for re-hire. Do I have any course that I can take against the company for this. Since it was not my fault that I became sick. I had used my vacation and sick days on some days that the pain was just too much. Other times on 3 different days, I went in and sat at my desk and cried from the pain and no one never asked what was wrong.


Asked on 9/28/06, 2:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Do I have any rights?

We do not know the basis for the position the employer is taking. You will have the right to assert your position in paperwork, or at a hearing. Make sure you read and comply with all deadlines, meetings and hearings.

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Answered on 9/28/06, 5:05 pm


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