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Answer: If you can show a connection between the injury/leave and the lay-off, and other people aren't being laid off, too, you could file a complaint with Worker's Comp. They'll do an investigation and try to negotiate a settlement at the same time.
You may also have cause to file a disability discrimination complaint and/or lawsuit, because perceived disability is covered by law similarly to actual disability.
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Jane Doe Deer
Employment Lawyer
Atty. 22 years; Plain English - Discrimination, Fire/Hire, Non-Compete, etc.