This was several years ago. On short term disability for a non work related injury. I was let go 6 days before returning.
The reason was something along the line of my position being eliminated. In an at will state.
So perfectly legal I guess.
Just wanted to say too many people here have the answer of “get a lawyer!” “Sue!” For perfectly legal reasons to be let go.
Typically employers aren’t dumb enough to say someone was fired for being disabled or for being X color.
That could be the reason they want them gone, but all they have to do is just give a legal reason
Actually, doesn’t at will mean that even no reason needs to be given to be let go?
Just like how someone can quit with no notice any time