Discharged by Employer Upon Return from Workers Comp.

[she2003]

What is the name of your state? California

I have a friend that was on her probationary period with an employer. She fell on the employer's property and hurt her back. Due to this, she had a short period (2 - 3 weeks) of Workers Comp time off and medical payments. She was released to go back to work. Her first day back to work, she was discharged by the employer for no specific reason. Is this legal? She really loved her job!

Thanks

 

[cbg]

She cannot be terminated BECAUSE she filed a workers comp claim, but she can be terminated for needing to be off work for several weeks when she had only worked there a couple of months.

 

[jaquin]

Best way to fire an employee is when they are on their probationary period. No questions aksed.