Do I have a legal case?

Yes, you do have a case. Your Workers’ Compensation are independent of your employment status. It also appears that your former employer may have...

Can my (now former) employer fire me for losing time at work?

Unless you have sick leave available or if you are entitled to FMLA protection, then yes, you can be fired for missing work.

It is impossible to answer the question without being able to review short term disability policy. I suggest you obtain a copy of the short term...

You were on a special mission for your employer. It should be covered. I agree you should see an attorney.

It's not illegal, but it would reduce the amount of your Worker's Comp payments. In addition, sick pay is taxable whereas Workers' Comp is not.

Possibly. She would need to begin with filing a claim with the EEOC, or possibly with a state administrative agency that handles discrimination...

What can i do to solve this?

If your claim is denied because the employer said you quit, you can file an appeal. There would then be a hearing at which you can present...

When I went to work I showed them a doctor note saying i should be on light duty?

If indeed your limitations are not due to a work related injury, then you may be eligible for Unemployment Compensation.

Do I have to do IME?

There are some questions about the constitutionality of Act 111. You should have a serious talk with your attorney about the various options.

The only potential issue that I can see is that, if you are disabled from all work, you could be ineligible for UC because that requires that you...