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Protect Your Job if You've been Injured
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows workers to take time off when they're sick, injured, pregnant, or need to care for a sick family member. FMLA provides certain salary benefits and a level of job protection that disability does not. If an injury requires you to go on disability, your job may not be as protected as you think: your insurer may decide to challenge your leave or your company may decide to replace you.
For these reasons, using FMLA if you've been injured in an accident may be in your best interest. At the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher, our attorneys advise and represent people who encounter problems with their employer after being injured in an accident. We explain what the law says and assert your rights through demand letters and litigation if necessary.
If an injury has left you temporarily unable to work, contact employment law attorneys at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can help you protect your job.
Accident Injuries and Short-Term Disability
A car accident, serious slip and fall, or injury while working around the house may result in short-term disability. If you fail to file for FMLA, your employer is under no legal obligation to protect your job. Additionally, if an insurer decides to fight your leave they may contact your employer to insist you return to work. Without FMLA, you have no legal recourse to contest your insurer or your employer's decision to fire you. Of course, if you've been injured in a non-work related accident, your employer may not even inform you of your rights under FMLA. Your Human Resources department may not have a formal procedure for notifying injured employees of their right under FMLA.
Questions? Contact FMLA Attorneys at Law Offices of John A. Gallagher
If an injury has left you temporarily disabled, it's important to understand your legal rights. If you haven't filed for FMLA and are being pressured by your employer to return to work, contact employment law attorneys at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher to schedule an appointment and discuss your case.