Job filled

[tronic]

I have been off do to a fall. I had surgery to my right knee, but after returning to work my knee started swelling and I had to take off again.
When to Dr. said I could go back to work after 4 mos. I was told my job had been filled. Where do I go from here.
tronic

[1171]

you should find new employment.
depending on your state there may be some additiional permanent impairment benefits but it won't be enough to live on.

[tronic]

Thank you for your reply. I did not know they did not have to hold my job. I thought they could not fire you if you were hurt on the job.

[1171]

you have upto 12 weeks of job protection if your employment is covered by the Family & Medical Leave Act.
filing a workers comp claim does not give a worker immunity from termination or layoff.

[jayne]

depends on your state here in okla they have to hold your job or did when I got hurt we have new laws every year to tighten the screws on the IW