- Jurisdiction
- New York
I was injured at work by my Boss when he grabbed me leaving the store. He chased after me and grabbed me around my neck and shoulders because he saw something in my pockets while I was leaving the store. I was suspended and had 1 union meeting 5 days after the incident. The company's stance is to fire me. my question is am I allowed to collect workers comp even though am suspended ? If am not able to because being suspened is my only choice to file a lawsuit for him causing my injury? If anyone can advise me my legal rights i'd appreciate it. Also he admitted he grabbed me at the union meeting with my union rep present along with company's human resource manager present. So I don't have a he said she said problem. if I do get fired does that change me losing workers comp. or will I still be able to have workers comp pay for medical even if it doesn't cover weekly payments? or am I entiled to both or none. Thanks for any help Lori