All Questions and Answers about Discrimination: Disability
Can my employer advertise my position at work while I am on Disability Leave?
Hello, I was out on a month long disabiltiy leave due to a biopsy that has proven a diagnosed disease. During the time I was home, I noticed on my work blackberry that my position was being advertised...
2 answers | asked Nov 11, 2009 9:49 PM [EST] | applies to California
If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company, will I still be able to receive a settl
If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company while I still haven’t settle my worker’s compensation case, will I still be able to receive a settlement, or will I loose all benefits? ...
1 answer | asked Aug 25, 2009 12:17 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Termed after almost 10 years in a comapny after a new boss on board and additional duties assigned
Hi...I was employed for 91/2 years with the ame company, always got great appraisals, etc. About 8 months ago I got a new boss along with new duties and during the traing time of the new duties I brok...
1 answer | asked Jan 29, 2009 12:24 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
Child with disability and reduced work schedule
I have a 5 year old autistic child who does not speak, feed herself, dress herself, not toilet trained and displays destructive behavior. It is difficult for me to find someone to care for her while I...
1 answer | asked Jul 25, 2008 11:00 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Wrongful Termination
I was recently fired from a company. I was doing nothing of the sort. The reason they said this is because I have a rash on my arm from work. I know exactly why I have that. I have an allergy to the s...
1 answer | asked Feb 13, 2008 12:03 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can a WI employer reveal a disability to the entire staff?
I have a disability that is not immediately apparent to others. I held a part time position. My employer switched the position to full time which I could not do. The agreement was reached that I would...
1 answer | asked Sep 13, 2007 09:44 AM [EST] | applies to Wisconsin
Discrimination based on perceived disability
A few weeks ago I had my first seizure ever and was admitted to the hospital. When I returned to work the following week a company owner came to my office and went into a story about how he had a fami...
1 answer | asked Sep 11, 2007 01:47 AM [EST] | applies to Texas
Can I be fired due to mental health issues?
Can I be fired from my job due to a mental health issue? If not, I feel that I am being set up to be fired anyway for other fabricated reasons. Do I have any recourse? Also, I recently asked for a cop...
1 answer | asked Oct 25, 2006 8:01 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Discrimination
I was hospitalized for depression and now require once a week psychiatry appointments. My employer would not let me off work for these appointments and said that if I wasn't at work I would be written...
1 answer | asked Aug 15, 2006 09:20 AM [EST] | applies to Wisconsin
Termination during disability leave.
I went on maternity leave for six weeks. I had post delivery complications & spent another 2 weeks on disability leave.While I was still on disability I was fired from my job. Was that legal?
1 answer | asked Jul 13, 2006 2:32 PM [EST] | applies to New York