Legal Question in Employment Law in California
My employer has threatened me, by a document in writing with his signature, with dismissal for "job abandonment" if I avoid exposure to toxins in my place of employment that my doctor agrees is the reason he placed me on Total Temporary Disability.
If I leave I'll end without a job and a bad reference once disability is over.
3 Answers from Attorneys
You may have causes of action for disability discrimination and/or wrongful termination in violation of public policy. I would advise you to speak with employment attorneys in your area from CELA.org (California Employment Lawyers Association).
Best of luck!
Ari
Exposure and damage from toxic materials is the basis of a Workman's Comp claim that you should start. Employer failure to accommodate a legitimate disability, or retaliation against you, is grounds for a lawsuit. If you are serious about pursuing this, feel free to contact me. I've been doing discrimination cases for over 20 years for employees.
It seems that you have a valid worker's compensation claim for exposure to toxics. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
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