'They had to close the part [of the company] I was working in': Worker quits when boss tries to coerce them into coming back early from sick leave

Getting injured at work—while terribly unfortunate—is basically a "Get Out of Jail Free" card, which ensures your workplace isn't going to cross you or try any funny business any time soon… or at least it should be. Any employer in their right mind knows that if an employee gets injured in the workplace, they should stay well clear and follow the advice of medical professionals and let the L&I claim play out. Even after the employee returns, they know they'll likely be safe from anything action that could be taken as retaliation. Doing otherwise opens the employer up to a hefty lawsuit they would do better to avoid. 

For this reason, it's rare for any decent employer to demand an injured employee return to work—though not unheard of.

This worker shared their unfortunate story of being injured in the workplace, explaining the circumstances that led to the incident and telling how events played out afterward. Essentially the work group was not able to function properly in the worker's absence owing to the incompetence of their remaining coworkers on their under-resourced team. Rather than addressing the other obvious issues contributing to the situation, the boss decided to, instead, demand the worker's early return implying their constructive dismissal should they choose not. The employee, instead, made the decision to quit on the spot, forcing the company to cease manufacturing the part they were responsible for after they were unable to replace them.

Read on for the worker's account of events below. Next, see this worker who considered ghosting their employer after the employer "temporarily" related their job—with it seemingly becoming permanent.