Wrongful Termination Due Disability

Summary

If you were fired due to a heart condition, it might be a case of disability discrimination under the ADA. Employers cannot terminate employees based on disabilities and must provide reasonable accommodations. Consider consulting a lawyer or contacting a legal aid organization like Central Virginia Legal Aid Society for assistance.

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Hi I was working for Subway and I recently devoted to my employer that I have a heart condition well she turned right around and let me go because she said that my heart condition is a liability
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. This could potentially be a case of disability discrimination. Can you please let me know where this happened so I can provide you with more specific legal information?
Yes I live in Hopewell Virginia
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
- Your employer cannot fire you based on a disability.
- They must provide reasonable accommodations for your condition.
You may have a case for wrongful termination. Consider consulting a lawyer.
Yes I would consider speaking with an attorney however I don't have money
You might want to consider contacting a legal aid organization in your area. They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance. For example, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society may be able to help.