Can My Boss Fire Me Because Of Injury On The Job?

[Huru]

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? ct

hello, I was injured on the job. My boss's insurance company has accepted the injury. Can my boss fire me because of a lengthy recovery time? Lengthy being 2 months. Please help. Thank you.

 

[cbg]

How many employees does your company have and how long have you worked there? It makes a difference to the answer.

 

[Huru]

There are over 20 employees. It's a smaller grocery store. I haved worked there for 5 years now. I'm already receiving workmans comp for the injury.

 

[cbg]

Okay, in that case he cannot fire you for being out two months. But he can fire you if you're out more than 12 weeks.