Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas
I broke my ankle at home 7 weeks ago, my employer will not allow me to come back to work without a full medical release. The position is outside sales. I can perform many other duties and asked to do something else while I am healing. I was told there is nothing else for me. They took away my laptop, my cell phone and access to the company website, but insist I am still employeed, but on unpaid leave. I will be out for another 4 to 6 weeks. When they hired me, my offer letter stated that I had Short term disability paid by the employer. When I asked to get it they told me they do not have it and have not had it for 3 years. I am trying to find another job in inside sales, can I collect uneployment while looking for another job? They really have made it very difficult.
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you cannot work because of your injury due to requirements of the employer..not the injury you need to apply for unemployment benefits...and it should be granted..If you have a copy of the offer including short term disability..you may be entitled to that as well..contact a lawyer
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