Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois
"I was hurt on the job in February 2012 due too a fault of my employer and had a total knee replacement in June. My doctor release me to return to work Oct.1 and my employer called me Sept.28 and laid me off. Can I file a case against my former employer."
Asked on 10/02/12, 2:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis
Tsamis Law Firm PC
You can file if you can show they fired you because you filed a workers' compensation claim. You might also be able to file under FMLA and ADA.
Answered on 10/03/12, 1:18 pm