I was late 2 x's and they fired me. I have been working for an ambulance co. transporting patients and got hurt. they wouldn't let me go out on disability but put me on light duty. My knee was injured and have a great deal of pain with it and it was hard to drive but had no way of getting to the job unless I drove. I was late twice and they let me go. Help!
browneyedgirl623
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first - see a worker's compensation lawyer - if you were injured on the job, you should be eligible for compensation.
Then, file for unemployement - tell the truth - that you were late because you were in pain due to the injury that you received on the job. They will deny, and then you appeal. Whenther you succeed or not depends upon the person who is reviewing your case.
Good luck!
Ebbie
You need to go see an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. Your work knew you got hurt on the job and you have a right to go out on disability if your doctor says you need to. They put you on light duty but know you are now a liability to them. They don't want you out on disability because it costs them. What they did is illegal and you need to pursue this legally with an attorney. It won't cost you anything upfront. He will file a personal injury claim with their Workman's Comp Insurance Co and depending on how bad the injury was he can pursue to seek a partial disability, which means you suffered a permanent injury to an area - in other words - it won't be the same. He can also try to get your job back for wrongful termination based on the fact that you had an injury that you sustained while on the job. Honestly, I wouldnt want to work for them if that is how they operate but I would definitely sue them!!
hexeliebe
What is the best way to collect unemployment when let go for being late?
Wait the requisite 6 weeks required for cause.
Anonymous
Don't collect unemployment benefits. Get back out there and get a better job. Don't think that the world owes you a living...it doesn't. You do.