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Sacked due to workplace injury

  • 20-04-2015 5:18pm
    #1
    The Witches Cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭


    Hi.
    Hoping someone can help.
    I started a new job last November, initially on a 6 month contract.
    In December I had a workplace accident and was out with my ankle on certified sick leave for 5 weeks.
    Last week I received a hand injury due to a co-workers negligence and ended up missing one day.
    My question is can I be let go from my job due to these 2 incidents?
    Both accidents occurred in the workplace and had Doctors notes for both.
    Any info greatly appreciated.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Geniass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 643 ✭✭✭Geniass


    The Witches Cat wrote: »
    Hi.
    Hoping someone can help.
    I started a new job last November, initially on a 6 month contract.
    In December I had a workplace accident and was out with my ankle on certified sick leave for 5 weeks.
    Last week I received a hand injury due to a co-workers negligence and ended up missing one day.
    My question is can I be let go from my job due to these 2 incidents?
    Both accidents occurred in the workplace and had Doctors notes for both.
    Any info greatly appreciated.
    Thanks

    In my non expert opinion you can be let go within the first year with no reason. You're the one making the assumption that it was due to the workplace injury.

    If the second injury has long term implications you could sue for damages, but I don't think you've a case to put before the EAT.


  • #3
    aunt aggie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭aunt aggie


    The Witches Cat wrote: »
    I started a new job last November, initially on a 6 month contract.

    Really?? Sounds like your 6 month contract is up and that's the end of it.


  • #4
    arthur daly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 477 ✭✭arthur daly


    aunt aggie wrote: »
    Really?? Sounds like your 6 month contract is up and that's the end of it.

    Yeah my thoughts too


  • #5
    arthur daly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 477 ✭✭arthur daly


    aunt aggie wrote: »
    Really?? Sounds like your 6 month contract is up and that's the end of it.

    Yeah my thoughts too


  • #6
    Geniass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 643 ✭✭✭Geniass


    The Witches Cat wrote: »
    Both accidents occurred in the workplace and had Doctors notes for both.

    One last point on the doctors note.

    From an employers point of view it only means he needs to excuse you from work as you'll not insured in the work place. It has not greater significance than that.


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  • #7
    Uno my Uno.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 905 ✭✭✭Uno my Uno.


    The Witches Cat wrote: »
    Hi.
    Hoping someone can help.
    I started a new job last November, initially on a 6 month contract.
    In December I had a workplace accident and was out with my ankle on certified sick leave for 5 weeks.
    Last week I received a hand injury due to a co-workers negligence and ended up missing one day.
    My question is can I be let go from my job due to these 2 incidents?
    Both accidents occurred in the workplace and had Doctors notes for both.
    Any info greatly appreciated.
    Thanks

    Unfortunately you are not able to avail of the protection of the Unfair dismissals acts. However they must still adhere to the terms of your contract, you should check to see what clauses in the contract cover dismissal.


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