Q: Is it fair to fire a disabled veteran for having to many VA appointments, er trips that are documented
Seems unfair to me that I've had an issue come up with my health with a know issue, I'm a 70% disabled vet and going to a few VA appointments that I've told my boss was informed about in as much of advance that I knew minus the er trips
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
It's understandable that you're concerned about your job given your health situation. As a disabled veteran, you have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). These laws are designed to protect employees from discrimination based on disabilities and ensure that veterans can attend medical appointments related to their service.
First, you should communicate openly with your employer about your health needs and provide any required documentation from your healthcare providers. It's important to ensure that your employer understands your situation and the necessity of your appointments. If your employer is not accommodating these needs, they may be violating your rights under the ADA and USERRA.
If you feel you are being treated unfairly or discriminated against, you may want to consider seeking legal advice. Legal professionals can help you understand your rights and the best course of action to take. Document all communications with your employer regarding your health issues and appointments, as this information can be crucial if you need to take further steps.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
