Lumberton, NJ asked in Employment Law for New Jersey

Q: My fiancé was fired on January 8th for alchol open bottle at work was asked if she had any she said a sip and dumped it

Cause she dont like wine she was suspended for 2 days and than terminated on the 13rh of January she entered a detox center and is rehab now for 30 days was never asked if she had a problem

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Emre Polat
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Emre Polat
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A: Alcoholism may be considered to be a disability. If that’s the case, she may potentially have a claim for disability discrimination. More details are needed to make an assessment.

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