Your STD is not affected by when/how you are fired, provided that when you apply for it, you had a policy. As long as the policy was in effect on...

Can I be fired if I am on Short Term Disability? I am currently in a Mental Health program. I was approved through 11/28/14.

Depending on many things, you may be entitled to protection against termination. Also, your question doesnt describe what type of short term...

Can I be fired for going on Long Term Disability due to Stage 4 brain and lung cancer.

The answers to both questions are potentially yes. Yes, a preexisting clause may apply. However, it is better to test whether or not they will...

Two interesting questions. It depends, entirely, on your policy and what they define as "offsetting" income. It is in your contract. If you cant...

IS there any attorney out there who has had an issue with Long Term Disability with UNUM?

You have received great answers from other attorneys. Let me add my 2 cents. UNUM is no worse, in my experience, than any of the others (Cigna,...

I was approved for short term disability at my job under FMLA. Employer trying to force me back to work.

The insurance aspect of this question always happens. They do what they can to rush you back to work. Its just an arbitrary number. If you have...

Had aflac short term disability when entering hospital on10/28/14. Insurance was terminated 11/2/14. will I be covered?

Tough to answer this. If, on your last day worked you were covered, then you should be covered. It doesnt matter, necessarily, when you entered...

If you are on long term disability, at %60 of your normal pay, can you do any other work to replace the missing %40?

This is a policy specific question. Each policy will be different. Youre going to have to look at your policy or consult with an attorney. Look...

Short term disability/fmla employer getting it wrong?

The other two posters are correct. Your employer will likely term this FMLA leave time. Have you already been approved for STD benefits? ...

Can an employer stop paying for my short-term disability even though my doctors' note is still valid and I am doing as asked?

Both other posters are correct. Your insurer can basically do as they please, and you have the right to fight any decision you disagree with. ...