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I was terminated from my job about 6 months ago for "not fitting in" after 10 years of employment at the same company. About 2-3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. I was on medication, but both the medication and the epilepsy affected my performance.
I told my employer about both the epilepsy and the side effects. They had me take a month off 2 years ago. When I came back it seemed like things were going okay. But then, a year ago I was written up (for the first time EVER) for having an argument with my superior, that I HONESTLY do not remember (we think I had a small seizure). I IMMEDIATELY went to my doctor and we thought it could be the medication. He agreed, and I was switched to another medication. A couple months later, I had my review and it seemed like things were going better. Then all of a sudden I got let go about 4 months after that - and the only thing I was told is that I was not "a good fit".
I have been told many different things from people - from sueing them to filing for disability (the company had private long-term disability insurance). I'm really confused and not sure what I should do. I have been looking for a job, but in the past few months, have been seeing an epilepsy specialist and have found out that it is MUCH more serious then we originally thought. All of my doctors agree that my work performance was DEFINITELY affected by my epilepsy.
Should I sue? (I'm not a sueing-type of person). Or should I simply apply for disability thru the company's plan. I'm not entirely sure what that would entail. I really just want to get on with my life and get a new job, but I am fighting with this epilepsy (we JUST got a combo of meds that seem to work).
Plus, this has been about 6 months ago - has too much time passed to do anything?
Any advice would be great! Thanks much!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was terminated from my job about 6 months ago for "not fitting in" after 10 years of employment at the same company. About 2-3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. I was on medication, but both the medication and the epilepsy affected my performance.
I told my employer about both the epilepsy and the side effects. They had me take a month off 2 years ago. When I came back it seemed like things were going okay. But then, a year ago I was written up (for the first time EVER) for having an argument with my superior, that I HONESTLY do not remember (we think I had a small seizure). I IMMEDIATELY went to my doctor and we thought it could be the medication. He agreed, and I was switched to another medication. A couple months later, I had my review and it seemed like things were going better. Then all of a sudden I got let go about 4 months after that - and the only thing I was told is that I was not "a good fit".
I have been told many different things from people - from sueing them to filing for disability (the company had private long-term disability insurance). I'm really confused and not sure what I should do. I have been looking for a job, but in the past few months, have been seeing an epilepsy specialist and have found out that it is MUCH more serious then we originally thought. All of my doctors agree that my work performance was DEFINITELY affected by my epilepsy.
Should I sue? (I'm not a sueing-type of person). Or should I simply apply for disability thru the company's plan. I'm not entirely sure what that would entail. I really just want to get on with my life and get a new job, but I am fighting with this epilepsy (we JUST got a combo of meds that seem to work).
Plus, this has been about 6 months ago - has too much time passed to do anything?
Any advice would be great! Thanks much!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?