NothingShocking
Junior Member
I'll try to keep this as simple and concise as possible.
I live and worked in Florida.
I was with my former employer for just over 18 years.
I always had good reviews, above average raises and promotions.
I never received any verbal or written warnings regarding my performance or behavior during my 18 years at the company.
In November of 2009 I was told by a superior my speech was slurred - this made no sense to me. I was told by another superior that I was "talking loud". Again, this made no sense to me. I was accused of "Being on drugs" although the only medication I was taking was prescribed by my doctor and I had been taking it for many years with no adverse reactions. The medications were Cymbalta (60mgs daily) Xanax (1mg ER daily) Suboxone (2mg daily).
Around the same time, I noticed my balance was off. I went to my doctor, who sent me to the ER. The diagnoses was a Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, Mini-Stroke.
I returned to work with my hospital records (including drug test showing nothing unusual) but my employer insisted the paperwork was false and again accused me of being on drugs.
On January 10, 2010, I was fired with the only explanation being "People are afraid of you". I was confused and did not say anything - I simply walked out. I should note that much of the time between late Nov. 2009 and May of 2010 is blank. I did not receive clearance from my doctor to return to work until late may of 2010.
It should be mentioned that during my 18 years I never so much as raised my voice to anyone and was known around the office as a "Jovial" and "Genuinely nice guy".
Hopefully that's enough information to at least say whether I may have a case or not. If I do possibly have a case, I can provide more specific information if needed.
Thank You
NSWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I live and worked in Florida.
I was with my former employer for just over 18 years.
I always had good reviews, above average raises and promotions.
I never received any verbal or written warnings regarding my performance or behavior during my 18 years at the company.
In November of 2009 I was told by a superior my speech was slurred - this made no sense to me. I was told by another superior that I was "talking loud". Again, this made no sense to me. I was accused of "Being on drugs" although the only medication I was taking was prescribed by my doctor and I had been taking it for many years with no adverse reactions. The medications were Cymbalta (60mgs daily) Xanax (1mg ER daily) Suboxone (2mg daily).
Around the same time, I noticed my balance was off. I went to my doctor, who sent me to the ER. The diagnoses was a Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, Mini-Stroke.
I returned to work with my hospital records (including drug test showing nothing unusual) but my employer insisted the paperwork was false and again accused me of being on drugs.
On January 10, 2010, I was fired with the only explanation being "People are afraid of you". I was confused and did not say anything - I simply walked out. I should note that much of the time between late Nov. 2009 and May of 2010 is blank. I did not receive clearance from my doctor to return to work until late may of 2010.
It should be mentioned that during my 18 years I never so much as raised my voice to anyone and was known around the office as a "Jovial" and "Genuinely nice guy".
Hopefully that's enough information to at least say whether I may have a case or not. If I do possibly have a case, I can provide more specific information if needed.
Thank You
NSWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?