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What is the name of your state? FL
In September of 2007 I left work, without telling anyone, with the intent to go home and commit suicide. Luckily, my fiancé found me in my garage with my car running and saved me. I was taken to the hospital where the physician in the ER immediately Baker Acted me for 72 hours. During this time I had no access to any outside communication, but my fiancé called my boss and told tell him what had happened and where I was. I was diagnosed with severe depression and after 72 hours I was released. On my ride home from the hospital I attempted to call my boss using my company provided cell phone but the service had been cancelled. I called from my fiancé’s cell phone and was told by my boss I needed to speak with HR. I spoke with the HR person and was told that the decision to terminate my employment had been made because I abandoned my job when I walked out.
Fortunately I have since found employment in my field of work, but I have been without benefits and have been unable to afford the medication to treat my depression and doctor visits. I have talked to the EEOC and have set up an interview with them next week, but I wanted information/advice on how to proceed with this. Thank you in advance.
In September of 2007 I left work, without telling anyone, with the intent to go home and commit suicide. Luckily, my fiancé found me in my garage with my car running and saved me. I was taken to the hospital where the physician in the ER immediately Baker Acted me for 72 hours. During this time I had no access to any outside communication, but my fiancé called my boss and told tell him what had happened and where I was. I was diagnosed with severe depression and after 72 hours I was released. On my ride home from the hospital I attempted to call my boss using my company provided cell phone but the service had been cancelled. I called from my fiancé’s cell phone and was told by my boss I needed to speak with HR. I spoke with the HR person and was told that the decision to terminate my employment had been made because I abandoned my job when I walked out.
Fortunately I have since found employment in my field of work, but I have been without benefits and have been unable to afford the medication to treat my depression and doctor visits. I have talked to the EEOC and have set up an interview with them next week, but I wanted information/advice on how to proceed with this. Thank you in advance.