All Questions and Answers about Discrimination: Disability
What can be done when your supervisor retatiates against yoy for asking for reasonable accommodation
State employee with 20yr seniority I am 47 yrs old with type 2 diabetes wearing an insulin pump. In November of 2011 we ordered new uniforms and I asked for a uniform that properly fit due to my pump ...
1 answer | asked Mar 16, 2013 11:35 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Is this a disablity discrimnation case?
I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me and elaborate on a situation that I’m experiencing. The situation is I was working about a year ago and encountered an off the job illness, which I ...
1 answer | asked Sep 7, 2012 5:39 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
CAN I BE FIRED FOR MISSING WORK DUE TO MY ASTHMA
I have had several problems with my asthma over the past year resulting in me missing some time from work now and then. I have been taken off work a couple of times by my doctor and I have given those...
3 answers | asked Jun 1, 2012 4:15 PM [EST] | applies to California
offer rescinded due to pre-employment test. Any options?
I had an offer of employment rescinded based on the results of a pre-employment lumbosacral roentgenograph. I am asymptomatic, have no history of back trouble, and currently have done and am able to d...
1 answer | asked Apr 1, 2012 8:38 PM [EST] | applies to California
how long do i have to file ?
how long do i have to file for discrimination? i called the eeoc and i was told 300 days. i was told he could not help me cause i was close to the limit. told me to call the springfield(oh) department...
1 answer | asked Mar 8, 2012 9:59 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
conciliation how many yrs does this take?
EEOC in 2001 found that I was discriminated against.I have always kept in touch with EEOC. I was informed 12/15/11 by Office of Field Program that this charge was closed. This was confirmed by 2 other...
1 answer | asked Feb 18, 2012 2:33 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Do I have to pay taxes on the emotional disterss portion of my out of court settlement?
I was terminated after returning from FMLA leave for treatment of Hepatitis C and informed my employer the treatment did not work. I was harassed and blamed for my position falling apart due to my ill...
1 answer | asked Jan 29, 2012 8:38 PM [EST] | applies to Iowa
Is it legal to be laid off when returning from work after reconstructive surgery for breast cancer?
I told my employer that I was going to have surgery and would be need to be off work for 4 weeks. I was told this would be no problem. When I called to let them know that I had been released to return...
1 answer | asked Oct 7, 2011 06:59 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin...
2 answers | asked Aug 1, 2011 10:09 AM [EST] | applies to California
I had a seizure in march and I am unable to drive to work for six months
Due to my seizure, I am not allowed to drive for six months. I asked my employer if I could work from home which they allow other people to work from home to save money in gas. My employer said no. I ...
2 answers | asked Jun 23, 2011 09:07 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio