Legal Question in Employment Law in Tennessee

Do i have a case??

I was recently fired on october 18, 2006 the only reason i was given was quote '' We don't see you working out long term''. I believe this was done in retaliation for filing two workmen comp injuries. The first injury occured around the end of july i had pulled a lower back tendon and was out for three day's. The second injury occured on october 06, 2006 a 75lbs to 100 lbs rock fell on my foot, i also was out for three day's for this injury.I returned to work on october 12 and was let go on october 18. When asking my supervisor and owner that this was the reason they both quickly denied. I also was never properly trained on the equipment and even had to buy my own back brace for my first injury. Also i never had received my ninety day review which came into effect on july 5, 2006.And was told by the owner that my review was purposely held back.


Asked on 10/23/06, 11:34 am

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Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Do i have a case??

Arguably, you could file a case against your former employer for a retaliatory discharge due to you previous Worker's Comp claims. The employer would be liable if that was proven true, but the burden of proof will be on you. For $200, I could help you draft a complaint, but you would have to pay court fees and attend the hearings yourself.

See http://michaelguth.com/prose.htm if you are interested.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 11:50 am


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