If hurt on job can you be fired for that?
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If hurt on job can you be fired for that?
I was hurt on the job, was told not to come in until seeing the doctor,
then they cancelled the Dr appt I did have they made a different one for
a week later even though the hospital said to be seen within 2-3 days, this
is 2 weeks later, then they changed my job without knowing what my
restrictions would be, when I refused to agree to anything without seeing
a Dr they fired me.
Asked on February 12, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If you missed work without using paid time off (PTO) you had earned for the absence or Family and Medical Act (FMLA) leave, you could be fired for that--even when injured, you can't simply miss work unless you used PTO or FMLA leave.
Or if you refused to follow you supervisor's or employer's instructions, you could be fired for doing so: an employee cannot just unilaterally refuse to their job or follow instructions.
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