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I just got fired for getting hurt at work
    #5942162 - 08/07/06 08:40 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

Today while lifting a sixty five pound box I twisted my body incorrectly and my back went out. I worked until the start of my I pulled my back out at around 8 this morning. Went and told the supervisor. was told to take it easy and to come back tommorrow. then at around six tonight I got a call from HR telling me that I was'nt doing a satisfactory job and I was fired. I know I have'nt done a bad job, quite the contrary, several supervisors have praised my performance at work. I'm curious if I should persue this or just let it go and try to find another job that does'nt involve heavy lifting?

Comments, advice?


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5942172 - 08/07/06 08:42 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

well that is illegal, and you can definetly take them to court on that, as long as you can afford an attorney. Yea thats fucking dispiciple how some companies like that work.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: musicturkey]
    #5942178 - 08/07/06 08:43 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

It would also help to get your supervisors to put in a couple statements on your job performance


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: musicturkey]
    #5942189 - 08/07/06 08:45 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

depends on where you live...

in some states(GA being one) they don't need any just cause to fire you...even though it's painfully obvious why they did,you wouldn't have anything really to go on.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: CaptainH13]
    #5942368 - 08/07/06 09:40 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

Wow, you can fire indiscriminantly in GA?? In CA if you sneeze at work you can probably hire an attorney to make the employer pay for the building to be de-molded or even for pain and suffering or some ridiculous bs like that.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5942467 - 08/07/06 10:16 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

Question?...Did you go to the Dr.? Are you filing a Workman's Comp Claim? Do you work for a Corporation or a private place?

Answer: They can't terminate you if you are being treated in a Workman's Comp claim. You could call OSHA.
If you are working for a Corporation call an attorney, most of them will take your case with no out of pocket expenses. You can find them in the yellow pages. Small places are a bit harder.
Yes, it is worth fighting for, a settlement is always a good thing when you are deserving.
However, you most likely will have to take a drug test. :crazy:
Good luck!


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: TODAY]
    #5942476 - 08/07/06 10:20 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

yup...on every application I've seen here they say something about how they can terminate you at there discretion without notice,blah,blah,blah..


it's why i had such a hard time being a baker,because i had dreads...i wore all the appropriate attire(hairnets,etc). and yet bam...you fired.."
why"...and usually it's some bullshit corporate excuse of some sort..


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: CaptainH13]
    #5942522 - 08/07/06 10:42 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

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CaptainH13 said:
depends on where you live...

in some states(GA being one) they don't need any just cause to fire you...even though it's painfully obvious why they did,you wouldn't have anything really to go on.




AZ as well. it sucks balls, but that life i guess :smirk:


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5942718 - 08/07/06 11:48 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

Call human resources. That is not right. They are trying to get out of workman's comp.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: wrestler_az]
    #5942750 - 08/07/06 11:58 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

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wrestler_az said:
Quote:

CaptainH13 said:
depends on where you live...

in some states(GA being one) they don't need any just cause to fire you...even though it's painfully obvious why they did,you wouldn't have anything really to go on.




AZ as well. it sucks balls, but that life i guess :smirk:



Alabama's the same way. They don't have to have any reason whatsoever for firing you.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: blissedout]
    #5942754 - 08/07/06 11:59 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

That sucks - in my state they do have to have a legit reason.. I think so anyway.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5942786 - 08/08/06 12:10 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

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macrodactyla said:
Today while lifting a sixty five pound box I twisted my body incorrectly and my back went out. I worked until the start of my I pulled my back out at around 8 this morning. Went and told the supervisor. was told to take it easy and to come back tommorrow. then at around six tonight I got a call from HR telling me that I was'nt doing a satisfactory job and I was fired. I know I have'nt done a bad job, quite the contrary, several supervisors have praised my performance at work. I'm curious if I should persue this or just let it go and try to find another job that does'nt involve heavy lifting?

Comments, advice?




Get a lawyer immediately. If you are a union worker, contact your union and they may provide you with a lawyer. If you are non-union, try and find a lawyer with worker's compensation experience.

You have most likely been illegally terminated in an attempt by your employer to avoid paying worker's compensation. They need to be taken to court and punished for violating labor law.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5942787 - 08/08/06 12:11 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

you can have them by the balls for that one... don't let them fuck you over.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: barfightlard]
    #5942876 - 08/08/06 12:36 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

its called "at will" i believe. A large percentage of the states have this as law. Employers need no good reason to fire you.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: coda]
    #5942898 - 08/08/06 12:42 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

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coda said:
its called "at will" i believe. A large percentage of the states have this as law. Employers need no good reason to fire you.




but if there is reasonable evidence that the employer had conspired to terminate the employee to avoid abiding workman's compensation laws, I'd imagine there is basis for litigation.

of course I'm not a lawyer... I prefer the laws of nature to the laws of man.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: Konnrade]
    #5945768 - 08/08/06 09:18 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

hey folks just thought i'd give a follow up on the whole experience. I've found out my state is one with a law regarding "at will" employment. I'm not sure how I would even proceed with a law suit at this point since my manager opted not to file a report after I reported my injury. Good news is my back actually feels better at this point. To be honest I'm okay without that job since it's below my experience and pay needs.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5945776 - 08/08/06 09:20 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

the only thing I'm disappointed with is that I probably won't get a script for anything at this point out of the whole experience. :-)


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5945797 - 08/08/06 09:28 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

You need to pursue it. Even though it is an at-will job opportunity, it is neglegence on there behalf to follow the law....which applies to every business! Plus a really big settlement would help or for them to pay you until your next job.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5945839 - 08/08/06 09:41 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

You got fired because you got hurt and you're a liability they don't want to pay for. A lawyer will see this, a judge will see this, and you'll see an outrageous settlement.


Your employer will offer what seems like a nice settlement, but you could easily double or triple that by getting the proper lawyer with experience in this sort of thing.


Granted, you may have to give the lawyer 33.33% of a settlement, but it's going to be far higher than if you went at it yourself.


What happened to you was completely unfair, outrageous, and illegal. Take them for everything they've fucking got - who knows where your injury will be ten years from now? Twenty?


Either way, good luck.


Oh, and also, if this injury results in permanancy, go see an orthopedic. They will lead you in the right direction of recovery (if possible).


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: macrodactyla]
    #5946108 - 08/08/06 11:10 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

your injury may flare up as time goes by. Back injuries tend to be long-term things.

A person can hurt their back, feel a bit better a few days later, and after a week or two it can turn around and get nasty.

Pursue the litigation. Find a lawyer that offers free consultation, you can ask them questions about how to proceed.

Even if you don't need the money, your employer needs to be punished. You shouldn't let them get away with that


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: Konnrade]
    #5946111 - 08/08/06 11:12 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

Talk to a lawyer. It is often free.


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Re: I just got fired for getting hurt at work [Re: Boglyn]
    #5946177 - 08/08/06 11:37 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

this sounds like a job for Jim "THE HAMMER" Shapiro!


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