Legal Question in Medical Leave in Massachusetts

I was fired from my job today after I was hopsitalized with severe MRSA. I was on a heavy IV medication for 5 days and I properly notified my employer that I was very ill and was told not to worry I would still have my job. However, the doctors orders (in the form of a doctors note) advised me to not return to work till a follow-up a week later from my primary care 9/1, tomorrow. However, when I called for my schedule today 8/31 I was told I had been fired for being seen out in public looking fine, and they believed I should of been working!? Can they legally do that even after proof showing I was not allowed to return to work by doctors orders, because MRSA is so contagious and I am in the food service?

Asked on 8/31/09, 10:46 pm

henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

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If they have proof that contradicts your assertion and that of your doctor, they have grounds for their action.

You should contact an employment lawyer to give you detailed advice and representation, ASAP.

Answered on 9/07/09, 8:05 pm

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