Termination ok?

[andrewcrc]

Washington

My wife was just terminated from her job this week. She filed with L&I for disability about 2 weeks ago due to an on the job injury. Currently she is unable to work (doctors orders). This week she go an email stating "It is with great regret that I must inform you that we have decided to terminate your employment with *****. It is not possible for the office to run effectively without a bookkeeper." This is a very small business she worked for (under 20 people).

The job and her bosses suck so it's not all bad . I think this is acceptable but I want to make sure.

Thanks for all your help!

 

[pattytx]

On the face of it, since FMLA does not apply, her termination would be legal.

 

[pattytx]

On the face of it, since FMLA does not apply, her termination would appear to be legal. She can file for unemployment when she is medically able to work again.