I'm from New York. I was fired "at will" i.e. without cause. As a matter of fact, I was fired within days after receiving--which I have in my possession--an outstanding performance evaluation?
The reason I was really fired? My brother, the executive director of the not-for-profit, was forced, by Board of Directors vote, to resign...and to ameliorate the city funders who provide most of our money, all people associated with him (i.e. his brother) have to go too.
Interestingly, my brother informed the Board Chair that I have cancer. Indeed, I have recurring Hodgkin's Disease and it has led, over the years, to my taking sick leave, vacation time, etc.--but it's not interfered with my work (editorial, I have been able to do a lot athome).
Question: can I sue for being fired (like Tom Hanks in Philadelphia) for having a disease?
Bottom line--I was fired for no cause, and the Board was notified of my disease a week before I was told Sept. 1 is my last date.
Please advise!
THank you.
Ron
The reason I was really fired? My brother, the executive director of the not-for-profit, was forced, by Board of Directors vote, to resign...and to ameliorate the city funders who provide most of our money, all people associated with him (i.e. his brother) have to go too.
Interestingly, my brother informed the Board Chair that I have cancer. Indeed, I have recurring Hodgkin's Disease and it has led, over the years, to my taking sick leave, vacation time, etc.--but it's not interfered with my work (editorial, I have been able to do a lot athome).
Question: can I sue for being fired (like Tom Hanks in Philadelphia) for having a disease?
Bottom line--I was fired for no cause, and the Board was notified of my disease a week before I was told Sept. 1 is my last date.
Please advise!
THank you.
Ron