Legal Question in Employment Law in Alaska

i fell at work and a few weeks later i had to take a little time off work to give birth to my still born baby. i was fired from work 2 days before i was suppose to go back. i had a doctors note saying to take the time off. they said they had to get me go because i didnt qualify for leave of absence. would i have a law suite at all?


Asked on 7/27/11, 12:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard Thorgaard Law Firm

If the loss of your baby resulted from the fall at work, you may well have a worker's compensation claim against your former employer. It would not be permitted to fire you to avoid such a claim. Additionally, depending on how many employees work for the employer, discharging you under these circumstances may well be a vioation of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 6:30 am


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