Wrongful Termination And Ptsd

Summary

If you were terminated because of your PTSD and your employer did not provide reasonable accommodations, it may be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act. These laws require employers to accommodate employees with disabilities. You may have a valid claim for wrongful termination and failure to accommodate. Consider consulting with a local attorney to explore your options and understand your rights under these laws.

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I was fired because I was accused of not being a team player because I am quiet and only open up to people that I trust. I have ptsd and my employer knew that before they fired me. Is that illegal? They made no accommodations.
Hi ****!
You might have a case for wrongful termination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if your employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations for your PTSD.
What state are you in? This will help determine specific state laws that may apply.
Maine
****, you may have a strong case for wrongful termination and failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act. Here are some key points:
- Americans with Disabilities Act: Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Maine Human Rights Act: Prohibits discrimination based on disability and mandates reasonable accommodations by employers.
Would you like information on how to file a complaint or seek legal assistance?
No. Just looking to see if what they did was illegal
Based on the information you provided, it appears that your employer may have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act by not providing reasonable accommodations for your PTSD. It seems like you could have a valid claim for wrongful termination and failure to accommodate.
If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask!