Should an individual seek legal advice or representation when an employer fires the individual two weeks after the individual had their medication adjusted? The employer was aware of the adjustment made on the medication which was being taken to alleviate symptoms of ADHD and depression. One week after the individual was fired, the individual was hospitalized for severe depression. The excuse the employer gave the individual upon his/her termination was that he/she was incapable of multitasking. What are the legal options available for this individual??
2007-03-15 03:10:41 · 2 answers · asked by ace 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, as the other answer indicates, a union contract is better than being a regular "at will" employee. "At will" means that any employee can be let go for any reason, except for discrimination. Now, the Americans with Disabilities Act comes into play, though, and if your depression and/or ADHD constitute a disability ( it sounds like it probably does), then yes, you should look for legal representation. But not just any lawyer. Call the Illinois, or Chicago, or Cook County Bar Association, depending on where in Ill. you live (upstate or downstate), and ask for a lawyer who concentrates in Labor Relations and Wrongful Discharge, or maybe Civil Rights. Good luck.
2007-03-15 03:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could try, but you will lose unless they are a union member. Sorry. If the person is that handicapped from his or her ADHD and depression, they need to apply for SS disability.
2007-03-15 03:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋