In California can my employer fire me while I'm on a short term disability?

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In California can my employer fire me while I'm on a short term disability?

Your employer can fire you any time it wants as long as the reason is not contrary to statute or contract. Firing you because you are on STD is not...

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Cumbersome question about previous employer misrepresentation and the effect on employee.

I'm sorry you have had to suffer from what the mortgage company did. It speaks well of you that you care about the consequences of your actions....

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Can asking leniency be a valuable tool when obvious effort is shown in attendance before termination occurred?

It is difficult to understand what happened to you. This situation needs an assessment of the specific facts. The Avvo board is not set up to...

I'm receiving Ca. unemployment. I was awarded by court $4000 in Jan from my previous job. I did not report this as income as it

Contact EDD and let it know you might have made a mistake. Explain you didn't understand if this was to be reported or not, but you think it is...

What protection is there if an employer can terminate for no reason? This is crazy!!

You are absolutely correct. There is NO protection and it is crazy. It's terrible, anti-humane social policy. The U.S. is unusual; it is rare for...

Is there any legal action that can be taken against my employer for workplace discrimination?

Employers have the right to decide how they want to fill positions, as long as those decisions are not made due to employees' or applicants' race,...

This sounds like a bad place for you to work and I hope you are looking for another job. It is very hard to change an employer's style....

Can I sue my boss for firing when I'm sick

There are various sources of POTENTIAL protection related to your medical status. If the condition is due to a disability as defined by law, the...

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Please do not include any identifying information in posts here on Avvo, such as your name or phone number. Anyone can see this information as...