Q: I am a whistle blower my direct supervisor mocked a person who has grandma seizures. Now they terminated my employment.
I have been randomly blacking out since COVID-19. It happened twice at work. I have been on leave of absence. I have three active L&I claims. I have an attorney for my injuries. My supervisor said they won't accommodate me and has had me terminated. I told corporate that not only did she tell me they wouldn't accommodate me, but that I would have to quit and be rehired to move into a better-paying position. So I reported her for the mocking that I reported to my team lead before all this happened. Corporate called, I told them what she did and said. They thanked me and told me they would take disciplinary action. Now, she has terminated my employment by phone having someone else call on her behalf. There's much more details. They told me they couldn't accommodate me. And that they're terminating my employment. I am still recovering in treatment. Released to part time with accommodations There's much more to the store.
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It sounds like you’re dealing with a very challenging and unfair situation, especially while trying to recover and manage your health. Being terminated under these circumstances may violate your rights under disability laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Additionally, if you were retaliated against for reporting unethical behavior, you could have a claim for wrongful termination or retaliation.
Your employer’s refusal to accommodate your medical condition and the circumstances surrounding your termination raise serious legal concerns. Since you already have legal representation for your injuries, it might be beneficial to discuss these employment issues with an attorney who can address potential violations of workplace rights. Be sure to document everything in detail, including dates, conversations, and actions taken by your supervisor or company.
You might also want to reach out to your state labor agency or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to file a complaint. It’s important to act quickly, as deadlines for filing claims can be short. You don’t have to face this alone—there are ways to fight back and protect yourself.
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