Disability discrimination in this country is complicated. The short answer is that you need to contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission promptly. In saying that, I do not mean that you have a clear claim of discrimination. However, you do have many of the elements which is more than sufficient to file a claim. The Commission will look at the following issues:
(1) Do you have a medical impairment that significantly limits one or more major life functions? You clearly have a medical impairment (bipolar). The question is whether and how it limits you. The limitation has to be significant; little limitations don't merit legal protection. Be prepared to offer examples of how your disability limits you both at and away from work. An impairment that only affects you at work will likely not be covered by the law. At minimum you should allege that you are significantly limited in the major life activities of social interaction and working (all jobs that require social interaction). You may think of other ways in which your bipolar disorder limits you.
(2) Notwithstanding your disability, can you perform the job with or without a "reasonable accommodation"? You don't state what sort of job this is or what skills it requires. Obviously you did well on at least one day. You state that you were sufficiently hyper that you attracted the attention of your managers. Is there anything that helps you control this? Were you going to be making widgets or sales pitches? If your job was something where social interaction was critical, you may have a difficult time demonstrating that you were qualified to do the job.
Here is the big problem with disability claims: showing that you had a great big disability sufficient to bring you within the purview of the Americans with Disabilities Act; but, at the same time being clearly able to perform the essential functions of the job.
I'm sorry that you have been so hurt by this. Do be aware however that in filing a discrimination claim you are essentially asking to have your job back. If you go to the Commission with the attitude that "you could never work for these people after what they've done to you", you will severely limit prospective damages--if you are entitled to damages at all. The main point of the ADA is to get people to work; not to put wrongdoers in thumb screws. That said, employers will generally prefer to pay damages rather than have a terminated employee return.
It's also a good idea to contact an attorney; but only one experienced in this area of law and, at this stage, probably only for information. If an attorney wants a lot of money up front, do some comparison shopping.
2007-10-03 09:46:19
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answered by Millie M 3
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Before you go and get a lawyer where you on a 90 day probation before getting hired on full time? Also when you are on a probation they can fire you for anything they dang well please. But being bipolar isn't one of them. But they also don't have to admit it wither they can easily say you did a good job but lacked in other areas. Sorry to hear about that its defiantly not an ego boost. But when you are in a work place I would try to stay a little more calm. Unfortunately some people are more professional than others "me not being one" but i defiantly watch how i act around my supervisors. Good luck on your next job.
2007-10-02 08:32:13
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answered by KayKay 3
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which would be unlawful, discrimination to fireside you. And, um, no. Wait until eventually you're 3 months until eventually you have issues that would come into play at artwork. LIke particularly undesirable nausea. for sure, that must be defined by ability of flu to a undeniable volume. it particularly is your man or woman employer and being with new child would not provide somebody a properly suited to fireside you. Congratulations. God bless.
2016-10-05 23:43:19
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answered by ? 4
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They can't discriminate against you for mental illness and depending where you live, you didn't even have tell them you were bipolar or on meds (unless it was for health insurance reasons). This sounds suss and you need to get them to provide a reason for firing you in writing and if you want to and have the resources, challenge it legally.
2007-10-02 08:27:28
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answered by Cat S 4
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This could be a case of firing you because you are bipolar. I suggest that you check with a lawyer as it is illegal to fire someone for having a disability.They can only fire you for poor quality work.
2007-10-02 08:23:00
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answered by Anonymous
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Legally they can probably fire you, because that is usually the case in the first 3 months. I probably would have been honest and told them if I was bipolar, but quite honestly, employers aren't ready to hear this. It won't do you any good to fight to have your job back, because you won't want it back knowing how they feel.
2007-10-02 08:26:11
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answered by alice 3
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Don't fret it ,, Who would want to join a club , who doesn't like everything about you , F them and the horse they rode in on, always ,, always ,, life works out to your advantage , good they didn't want you , or you would have missed out on a chance to be in a better position with a better place ,IN THE LONG RUN , always play for the long run , let them help you make the tough dissisions for you , in their stupidity,,, relax Gods got a better plan ,,
2007-10-02 08:29:33
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answered by darkcloud 6
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It's illegal to fire anyone due to a disability.
File a complaint with the company and get a lawyer.
2007-10-02 08:22:54
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answered by Tara662 7
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start you own business and work from home , your boss is rich enoungh, check this out,,, http://discount-health-plan.blogspot.com/ just copy and paste this link
2007-10-02 08:26:22
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answered by johnny c 1
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sue for discrimination
2007-10-02 08:22:03
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answered by f_blan 3
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