Wrongful Termination And Discrimination

Summary

In florida, employment is generally at-will, but termination due to disability discrimination is illegal. Under the ada, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, including mental health conditions. Document all communications with your employer and consider contacting the eeoc for guidance on potential disability discrimination claims.

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I was fired
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Florida, employment is generally "at-will," meaning you can be terminated for any reason except illegal discrimination or retaliation.
- Were you given a reason for your termination?
- Do you believe it was due to discrimination or retaliation?
Your answers can help determine if any legal action might be possible.
The reason was a no call no show repeatedly. I do because I was in the hospital for mental health I was diagnosed with bipolar/schizophrenic affective disorder. I tried to come back to work but he said i was terminated
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. In Florida, employees can't be terminated due to discrimination based on disability, which includes mental health conditions.
- Did you inform your employer about your hospitalization and mental health condition before your termination?
- Were there any discussions or accommodations made regarding your condition?
Yes I took a week off a month prior to my hospitalization. I told my boss I I had been asked for that Friday thru Saturday off but he denied my request. I still took it off and when I tried to come back 9 days later from the hospital he terminated me
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It looks like you might have a strong case regarding potential disability discrimination, especially considering your mental health condition and hospitalization.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
No I just had questions
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Your situation involves potential disability discrimination due to your mental health condition and hospitalization. Here are some general points regarding employment and disability discrimination:
- Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, including mental health conditions.
- Termination due to a disability or for taking necessary time off can be considered discriminatory.
- Document any communications with your employer regarding your condition and requests for time off.
While you have declined to connect with local lawyers, ensure you have all documentation of your employment, medical records, and communication with your employer to support your case. Consider reaching out to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for guidance.
I even told him I was tired and felt like I was drained
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It seems you have a potentially strong case involving disability discrimination. It's crucial to gather documentation related to your medical condition, hospitalization, and any communication with your employer regarding time off requests. Although you declined connecting with local lawyers, consider reaching out to the EEOC for further assistance.
If you change your mind about connecting with local lawyers, feel free to let me know!