Q: Can I be terminated for medical reason?
I had to leave work do to medical reason. My employer wants me to sign a rightup or be Terminated. I should not have got a right up seens I have my doctor notes proving I was at the hospital due to so much pain. I did not get hurt at work. What can I do?
A: You would need to consult with a local attorney in your state. That attorney will ask for more information. For example, what is the substance of the write-up you are being asked to sign? Did you violate your company's leave policy by failing to provide a required notice before leaving? Do you have an otherwise good attendance record? Are you an otherwise qualified employee who has or is regarded as having a disability? Terminating someone for a medical reasons may indicate a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act and its state law counterpart, but the facts you present do not necessarily support that your job is in jeopardy for the medical reason. Rather, it may be in jeopardy because you left your post and are refusing to sign off on a write-up arising out of the unexcused absence.
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