I was fired while on approved sick leave. I work in Texas - an "employment at will state." Do I have any legal options?
I was unexpectedly terminated from work and I do not believe it was for legitimate reasons. I got into an accident and have been out on approved medical leave at the request of my employer for the past month - scheduled to return to work next week.
I've been in constant contact with them throughout the duration. HR notified me that I was terminated based on not meeting expectations. I had not received any written negative performance reviews prior.
I asked the obvious question of how can I achieve all goals if I'm not at work at your request? HR said this action was based in part on performance prior to leave. I asked why not take action THEN?
My position was newly created with many hurdles and conflicts with other departments which made it very difficult to do my job.
I've been in constant contact with them throughout the duration. HR notified me that I was terminated based on not meeting expectations. I had not received any written negative performance reviews prior.
I asked the obvious question of how can I achieve all goals if I'm not at work at your request? HR said this action was based in part on performance prior to leave. I asked why not take action THEN?
My position was newly created with many hurdles and conflicts with other departments which made it very difficult to do my job.