Legal Question in Disability Law in New York

Job related injury
I am currently on SSD due to a job related injury. I am classified as permanently disabled. I was employed from Aug 96 -Mar 07 under union contract. My employer has told me that I am considered to be medically retired. However, I am not eligable for benefits as they have shaved time off of my time of serivce due to time missed due to the injury. Is this legal? There is nothing in my union contract that says they can do this and my union will not help me. Most of the time missed was due to my employer refusing to let me work even with a doctors return to work note. What actions, if any may I take? The EEOC has given me a ''Right to Sue'' ltr, but I can not find any office that will help me in this matter. Thank you!

Asked on 9/24/08, 10:14 pm

Alexander Tsiring The Tsiring Law Firm, P.C.

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Re: Job related injury

You can hire an attorney to file a law suit in Federal court. However, it is important to know the following:

What was the reason that EEOC gave you the right to sue? Did more than 6 months pass or did they deny your case?

How much time "Right to sue" notice gives to file a suit?

You can contact our firm if you need further assistance.

Answered on 9/25/08, 10:56 am

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