can a job sue you if you go on medical and don't come back?
92704
Generally not unless you have some contractual agreement.  Many states have what's called a "right to work" system which means that employers have the right to terminate your employment at anytime for any reason (as log it those reasons are not discriminatory).  On the flip side, the employee has the same right that they can leave at anytime with no foul.  A common example of this is when a woman leaves for maternity leave and enjoys benefits, like paid time off.  Then, at the end of the leave period she decides not to come back.  It happens all the time.  Employers generally don’t have much remedy here – and frankly it’s not good press to go after new mothers to try to recover anything.  As an employer I view this possibility as simply being a cost of business.  There are federal laws protecting pregnant women’s employment rights, so you have to give them leave and hope they come back. \n\nI would advise that you check out a couple of websites in your state if you live in the US.  Check out your state's government’s labor division - here in Texas it is called the Texas Workforce Commission.  Also check out your state's Attorney General's web page.    Both of these sites should have information specific to your area.  Also check out the US Department of Labor website – it has a lot of good information on your rights under the FMLA (federal medical leave act) as it defines employee rights and employer obligations under the law.\n\nGood luck.
247716
If you do, and don't have a union or all employees to back you up, be prepared to be fired.  You won't win any lawsuits either since it's called insubordination and non-performance of duties and a rightful reason for termination of employment.  If you don't like your job situation, the best thing would be to try to find another one you like better.  Depending on the job, there are usually a lot of people standing in line to take it if you don't want it.
318053
Just let them do it, but keep the docs notes.  Start a paper trail of evidence just to cover yourself in any eventuality.  If they do dismiss you, then take legal advice and (possibly) sue on grounds of unfair dismissal.  Don't hint to you company you are thinking of this as they will be able to make your life awful without firing you, in an effort to get you to resign.  You could let them do this then speak to your bosses boss if you would feel comfortable doing this.  It does seem like they are acting unfairly, but tred carefully and plan your moves, don't get angry and aggressive.
62721
unless you have job restriction from your doc you are required to return to work when able... If you take an offer from another company then your unemploy. will be termenated... if you refuse to work the company has a right to appeal the case and you 90% of the time will be termed. from unemployeement, that is as long as your company is offering you a safe environment to return back to...
168978
Yes, anyody can sue for anything they want to.  The sad part is what you describe has probably already happened.  I remember a case from when I was young that a woman sued the man that saved her,(his job), becuause he did not make sure that she was continually covered up thereby embarassing her.  He saved her life and had to pay her for what she felt like was a violation of her modesty.  Go figure!
870344
The time limit is two years and yes, you can being a suit against them although get a really good atty. because they will make it look like you werent going to file suit until you found that you cannot get a job elsewhere. They should have fired this guy you were not the only one he was harrassing so, they made a wrong choice, in your suit you could ask that he be fired and that you get your job back. Also, if you still talk to anyone else he was doing this too I would suggest you trying to get them to go in with you on this lawsuit.  Just write down as much info as you can about what all he did, when, where etc. Good luck
1095457
I've been injured on the job twice.\nI had a really bad time filing a claim.  The first doctor said I wasn't hurt and tried loading me up on pain pills.  I saw him twice, complained to my workplace and went to another doctor.  She was great!  She was very professional and gave me a disablility percentage rating.  After my workplace found out I was entitled to a lump sum for my injuries they flipped out and ordered me to have a second opinion.  The doc saw me, confirmed what the previous physician had diagnosed, and told me he didn't understand why I needed a second opinion.  Although I made about $3,400 bucks, I wouldn't say it was worth it for the injury I received to my back.  Long story short, expect to be playing LOTS of games with people.  If they try bulling you, find a Workers Compensation or Injury lawyer to deal with your case.\n\nGood luck!
336826
if your daughter was ill why would you need a 'FAKE" doctors excuse?? there are laws protecting workers from disciplinary action for tending to family emergencies. ask an attorney if you feel you may be sanctioned by your employer for your absence..
922688
See whether you are still disabled from any accident or whatever. If you claim that you were hurt in an accident and have to be out of work or have medical treatment, often the insurance companies will check up on you to see whether you are still suffering from your injuries. Some people try to scam insurance companies, workers' comp, etc. out of money by claiming they are still injured, but are working side jobs or can easily move about. Doctors might sometimes do it to keep billing insurance companies even though the person is physically fit.
42633
Yes. If people get sick or hurt they need something to fall back on. Plus it helps the employer too. People with health insurance can get back on their feet faster and, if the stay home briefly, don't get others sick. On top of which you probably can deduct this expense from the company's taxes.
830098
Of course, it would be. They can't say anything formally but they will treat her as if she is a liability. Your lawsuit would be against bothe the party responsible and the hospital. While the case was going on they would have to watch what they said and did around your mother as she could be a witness against them. So, yes it would hurt her working environment, at least for a while.
529147
your job can be in jeopardy if you refuse to follow a reasonable instruction. it may depend on why you didn't go in. were you sick, did you not have childcare available, was there a sale at the mall you wanted to go to, were you just lazy? they would probably pay you overtime or give you an alternate day off. the patients are their primary concern. if they feel you are not a team player and that you don't care for the health and safety of the residents, they may decide they don't want you working there.
159388
In America you could sue, but it would very likely be kicked out of the courts as a frivolous lawsuit.  One major stumbling block would be proving that a specific individual got you sick since germs exist everywhere.  That, and proving that they acted irresponsibly or negligently (it would have to stand up to how the average man would behave in a given situation).\n\nI don't think you would get anywhere with it and your time would probably be better spent keeping happy and healthy.\n\nGood luck with the cold/flu season :-)
140052
Probably the same as here in Vermont.\nYou take the job 'at will', and they hire you also 'at will'.\nYou can leave the job at any time without a reason, and they can dismiss you from the job at any time without giving a reason.
545494
It was a scam. Yes the board of health could fine you,but you would get a series of warning letters first.  I do not know if you can sue him but I would not give him ANY money.
175181
Yes, if you were injured and unable to work and not compensated by your employer.\n\nAlso, if you weren't employed but hired someone to do your household chores you could claim that cost.
1078634
no.  they can fire you when you work for them.  most jobs are "at will" so the employer can do what they want.  most don't so they don't get sued, but technically they are covered.\n\nit sucks, but it can be done, and if they would do this to you believe me you don't want to work for them.  imagine how horrible it would be.  you would get screwed over every day!