Legal Question in Employment Law in North Carolina

I was out of work for 3 months due to an injury and have worked 3 months. I still can't do steps and ladders. My current job doesn't really require it. I was given another job this week after 13 years. Someone else wanted mine. Due to missing training during my time out and no follow up with my managers, I was told that I did not excell in one area of my job. The new job entails steps,weight and ladders. A man normally does this job. I can't do it. My company and HR tells me to do it, go on short term or leave. I had no note stating I could not do steps etc. I only told them verbally and they say I did not. No one asked me how I was doing. I went to the doctor to get an evaluation and see what my options were and he put me on 6 weeks of pt and off work.for short term disability. If I still can't do this job after I get back I know they will let me go. They are not happy I am out now. It may take up to a year to get my broken knee cap ready for everything that I have do there. Help.


Asked on 1/14/11, 7:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jesse Shapiro Law Office of Jesse Shapiro

You may have some rights with a workers compensation claim. I would contact a specialist in your area as soon as possible. I have attached a link that will give you names and numbers of all Certified Specialists in Workers Compensation Law for the state of NC.

http://www.nclawspecialists.gov/results.asp?SpecialtyID=1111

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Answered on 1/27/11, 8:17 am


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