What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a virus and disease that has been in the news lately. Monkeypox is symbolized as MPX, and it is characterized as an Orthopoxvirus infection. It is an epidemic globally, and it is related to smallpox. It was discovered in the 1960s in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and has been reported generally in Central and Western African countries before now. monkeypox is responsible for many people becoming ill and dying around the world.
What Are the Symptoms of Monkeypox?
The symptoms of monkeypox can include:
- High fever
- Headaches
- Body aches
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Rashes
- Scabs
- Rashes on the tongue, mouth and extremities
- Sores filling with fluid
- Bumps forming on the skin
People are contagious in the first week of contracting monkeypox, and should be quarantined from others during that time. Once a person has been diagnosed with monkeypox, it will depend on the severity of the illness, the initial symptoms, the extent of the disease and whether there are any complications which will determine how long it will take an individual to recover from this illness. It is possible to make a full recovery from monkeypox, but the person affected with the disease will need to be fully under a healthcare professional’s care for the entire duration of the disease, to ensure a full recovery is possible in that case.
How Is Monkeypox Transferred to Others?
Monkeypox can be transmitted to others by human-to-human contact in a person’s:
- Bodily fluids
- Skin lesions that touch someone else
- Mucus surfaces
- Sneezing, talking and respiratory droplets
- Indirect contaminated objects
- From mother to fetus through the placenta
The incubation of monkeypox can be up to 21 days after contact, and women tend to get the disease more than men in severe form.
What Are the Treatments for Monkeypox?
There are no cures for monkeypox at this time, but there are treatments that can be useful to help reduce the symptoms of monkeypox. Treatments for monkeypox can include two vaccines listed as:
- JYNNEOS (safe to use with HIV)
- ACAM2000
- Possibly some smallpox vaccines may treat monkeypox
- Tecovirimat
- Vaccinia immune globulin intravenous
- Cidofovir
- Brincidofovir
There can be complications with taking medication for monkeypox, which can include:
- Heart related issues
- Transmission to the fetus in a pregnant woman
- Central nervous system disease
In the case that you are terminated after a positive monkeypox diagnosis, you need to call our law office at the Normandie Law Firm right away. We will be able to discuss your case with you, and review all applicable laws and regulations that apply to your claim.
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You are entitled to a zero-fee guarantee, when you give us a call at the Normandie Law Firm. We can review our case for free, and advise you as to what to do for the next steps to get the recovery compensation that you require in this type of wrongful termination case. You are in a position of being able to consider starting a lawsuit on the basis of your claim. That will happen once we discuss your case with you, and you can review your case fully with our legal team, and a lawyer with experience in someone being fired for a diagnosis for monkeypox.
Can I Be Fired in California Fired from Job After Positive Monkeypox Diagnosis?
An employer may not be able to fire you from your job, after you have a positive monkeypox diagnosis. You may seek and be eligible for leave through CFRA, FMLA, Disability or other Sick leave provisions. The idea of taking sick leave will allow you time to heal from your monkeypox diagnosis. All employers will have to follow applicable laws, to be sure that you are not being discriminated against for having and acquiring monkeypox as a diagnosis.
OSHA Rules Require Employers to Protect Employees from Acquiring Monkeypox from Infected Employees
An employer does have a duty to make a written policy protocol, to help protect and prevent the aerosol transmission of diseases such as monkeypox in the workplace. This means that if there are employees who have been diagnosed with monkeypox, they need to be isolated from the rest of the workforce. The remaining employees need to be given respiratory protection, personal protection equipment to prevent being exposed to monkeypox, and there needs to be a report of any exposure to the organizational health officer or local OSHA health representative. This will comply with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on managing the threats of monkeypox in the workplace, and in all job and worker shared space environments.
Free Second Opinion Case Review / Experienced Lawyers in Termination of Employment After a Positive Monkeypox Test
You are entitled to a free second opinion and case review from our legal team, if you are terminated from your job, after a diagnosis of a positive test for monkeypox. You need to discuss your case and the particulars of what happened, with our legal team and Normandie Law Firm attorneys who specialize in wrongful terminations from a job.
By giving us a call, you can be in the best position to win your claim, if you are able to talk to our legal team, and get with a lawyer with a strong specialty in wrongful termination cases. You can discuss your case for wrongful termination with an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, at the Normandie Law Firm today. All that you need to do is to give us a call right now, and we will help you.
Can I Sue If My Boss Fires Me After a Positive Monkeypox Diagnosis?
Yes, we can sue if our boss fires you for when the employer discovers a diagnosis for monkeypox. You should talk to our Los Angeles case lawyers, who can file a lawsuit on your behalf against the wrongdoers related for your being fired from your job. If you want to talk to our legal team, then you can call us right away to review your case. Just give us a call at the Normandie Law Firm regarding your claim, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue on your behalf if you are fired unfairly because of a monkeypox diagnosis.
What Is the Average Case Value If My Boss Fires Me After a Positive Monkeypox Diagnosis?
The average case value of a case where you are fired for your employer learning of your positive monkeypox diagnosis, will depend on the time off you need to recover from your illness. If you are fired unfairly, you may have lost wages, medical bills and other expenses related to your illness. Other expenses related to your illness might be medications, doctor visits and other expenses related to your recovery from contracting monkeypox.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
These cases can take up to 6 to 9 months to settle, and it will depend on the extent of your injury and recovery from your diagnosis of monkeypox. You will need time to recover from your diagnosis and disease, and we are here to help you as you recover from your illnesses. If you experience complications from the diagnosis, you may need more time to be off work, and can experience a loss of wages from your job. You will need a full recovery compensation package to reimburse you for the damages, losses and other expenses that you may have associated with this illness diagnosis.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years.
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You have rights if you are fired or terminated after your employer finds out that you have a diagnosis for monkeypox. You will want to talk to our knowledgeable attorneys to determine how to bring an action against your employer for firing you for a monkeypox diagnosis that is positive, you need to call us at the Normandie Law Firm today.
References
Webb, E., Rigby, I., Michelen, M., Dagens, A., Cheng, V., Rojek, A. M., Dahmash, D., Khader, S., Gedela, K., Norton, A., Cevik, M., Cai, E., Harriss, E., Lipworth, S., Nartowski, R., Groves, H., Hart, P., Blumberg, L., Fletcher, T., Jacob, S. T., … Horby, P. W. (2022). Availability, scope and quality of monkeypox clinical management guidelines globally: a systematic review. BMJ Global Health, 7(8), e009838. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009838.
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