Fired After Workplace Injury: How Can They Do This Without Warning? What Should I Do Now?

Hi, I am an employee of a manufacturing company since June 22, and I had an accident on the 5th of November '22 while on the job. I have an injury on my right arm, which is paralyzed about 80%, and I have been receiving treatment since then.

After a telephonic discussion (I called him) with my manager on the 22nd of April '23, he informed me that a new person had been hired to replace me, and I was terminated. How can the company make such a decision without prior notice? What steps should I take now? I would appreciate your assistance with this issue.

It is unfortunate that you were fired despite your physical issues. The employer should not have done so without exploring and finding alternative solutions. However, they might have done so based on their business exigencies, which we don't know.

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In order to comment on your issue, we may require information such as: What was your role in the company? Were you a workman or a manager? Not by designation but by function – for example, were you given the rights of supervision, the right to approve leaves of some subordinate employees, the right to initiate disciplinary action against your subordinates, or the right to appraise the subordinates? Were you on probation, and is there any clause that during the probation period your services could be terminated without notice and without assigning any reason? Was the accident during the course and arising out of employment? Please comment.

Dear Salil-Devkant,

Please note that the employer cannot go against the law. There are many rules and regulations available to protect the law. Please share the basic details of your employment like:

- DOJ
- Designation
- Job Type: Permanent or Contractual?
- Was the employer issued a fugitive letter? Or any other communication regarding the same.