Unfair Dismissal Legal Options

Summary

If you believe your dismissal is due to your PTSD diagnosis or unfair treatment, file a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Consider seeking legal advice from an employment attorney. In Texas, organizations like Texas RioGrande Legal Aid offer free or low-cost legal services for employment discrimination cases.

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I have received a Notice of Proposal for dismissal. Most of the issues are things that other employees have done including my supervisor
Hello ****, It seems like you're dealing with a complex situation. However, in order to assist you better, could you please provide a bit more detail? For example, what is your position, and what are the accusations mentioned in the notice?
I am a program tech for the USDA Farm Service agency
Hello ****, I understand this can be distressing. Can you clarify if the proposal for dismissal is due to any specific accusations? Please also confirm if you're located in Texas, as that will influence the legal context.
There are quite a few issues. One of them I can understand, but the others are things things that everyone else does and this has all been an issue since I was diagnosed with PTSD
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Texas law prohibits discrimination based on disability, including PTSD. If you believe your dismissal is due to your PTSD diagnosis or unfair treatment:
- File a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division.
- Consider seeking legal advice from an employment attorney.
I have looked up several, but cannot afford one
Hello ****, I understand your concern. In Texas, there are many organizations that offer free or low-cost legal services. One such organization is Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. They handle employment discrimination cases and might be able to assist you.
Thank You
You're welcome, ****. If you need more help, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.