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Old 11-03-2009, 08:53 PM
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Fired for having epilepsy


What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida


I had an epileptic seizure at work.A few days later my supervisor told me I was being let go because I have epilepsy.He has since been terminated.I won my case through the eeoc.Should I settle through mitigation or get an attorney and sue?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
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Old 11-03-2009, 09:30 PM
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It may be a little late to get a lawyer now but you can certainly talk to a few.
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:28 AM
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epilepsy


I forgot to mention that there is a witness to my supervisor telling me I was being fired because of my epilepsy.
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:31 AM
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When you say, you won your case with the EEOC, do you mean that you were issued a right to sue letter?
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