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Originally Posted by JGatti

We have what they call a zero tolerance points system. It states that unless you are off work for vacation or a pre arranged time off or off on short term disability you WILL get points. It never used to be this way until this new guy took over. When I was off two weeks ago for 3 days and asked him to work with me some how he said he would excuse 1 point. When I spoke with him after my Dr's visit this week he asked in a very sarcastic voice. " If it's so serious why did he only take you off until Monday?" I asked if he would like to speak with my Dr because he was willing to call and explain my situation. Of course he declined. The fact was the prescriptions he put me on really screwed me up. They make me very tired and a little scatterbrained. He told me I'd be a walking safety hazard around machinery.

I'm not an attorney, but I can answer your question. Your employer can not take any action against you due to your job related injuries or workman's comp claims. If they do, you should sue and they will have to prove that any actions taken were unrelated to your claim. The fact that they have subjected you to disciplinary action may be a lawsuit in it self.