Legal Question in Employment Law in Tennessee
workers comp
My wife was Injured at work. She is now on workers comp. The company is laying off & firing people latly due to the lack of business.If she gets released to return to work. Can they fire her as soon as she returns?
Asked on 3/17/07, 5:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr.
Becker Law Firm
Re: workers comp
Probably yes. As a general rule, if the company has a legitimate reason to terminate an individual's employment (i.e., a reduction in force), then being on workers' compensation is not a shield against that event.
Answered on 3/18/07, 8:53 pm
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