In the three-week period following the realization that COVID-19 would have a major impact on American life, more than 16 million people filed for unemployment benefits, far exceeding any short-term job loss that this country has ever experienced. On top of this, certain workers are not eligible for unemployment for one reason or another, so the true number of people out of a job is even greater.
The wave of dismissals has touched every industry, with sectors that rely on assembling groups of people in a small space particularly hard hit. Still, there might be instances where fired workers suspect that a business is using this country’s medical and financial crisis as an excuse to terminate someone for a different, improper reason. If you’ve been terminated while on temporary disability leave, you might wonder about the true motivation for your firing and the legal standards that apply, such as:
Whether you’re concerned about being fired while out of work due to a temporary disability or don’t believe you’re getting the benefits you deserve, obtaining personalized advice from a disability lawyer will give you the information you need to make a smart choice on how to proceed.
Coyne, von Kühn, Brady & Fries, LLC advises clients on a wide range of disability benefit issues. Please call 203.378.7100 or contact the firm online to make an appointment for a consultation.