My boss informed me that two of my fellow employees tested positive for Covid and a third was going to get tested. I had close contact with all three people because we are a small shop with a total of ten employees including the owner and her husband (my boss). I stated to my boss that I did not feel safe being there because of the close contacts and lack of disinfecting contaminated surfaces. I informed him that I was going to get tested and self-quarantine and I would return once it was safe for me to do so. When I returned to work I received a letter from my boss that stated my employment was terminated due to me walking off the job and it was their impression that I quit because I stated I did not feel safe there and did not show up for work the following days.The only reason why I did not show up was because I self-quarantined like I am suppose to do. Other employees have done the same and are still employed. I've been there 16 years.
Probably not a case unless you were a contracted employee. If you were an at-will employee, then we would look to see if you are part of a protected class being discriminated against. How long did you quarantine for? Do you have any at-risk qualities? Auto-immune disseases? I think this would be difficult but I would need more details. 203.870.6700.
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