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Ask the Expert: What happens if I get hurt or sick, and can’t work?

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Navigating disability benefits

If I get hurt or fall sick and have to take time off, how can I get paid? What are my options if I don’t have disability insurance? What happens if I get fired while I’m on disability benefits?

Navigating your rights when it comes to disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when already dealing with an injury or illness. 

Watch as Malini Vijaykumar discusses everything employees need to know disability in the workplace.

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