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sardene
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hi I live in florida. I have recently been terminated from my job which I held for 10 years. In August of 2000 I got very sick and was finally hospitalized in sept of that year. After I got over the inital sickness I still was very run down. So by Oct of 2000 I had used all my sick and annual leave. I then ask to be placed on medical leave which was approved. Finally in Jan 2001 my doctor finally officially diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At this time I was somewhat better but no way near being over it. By mid Jan he thought it prudent that I try and go back to work starting part time. It was to see if I could handle it. Mon-Wed-Fri 4 hours a day. The first week I worked the 4 hours on Mon. That wed I had a dr appt which is 70 miles away. By Friday I was tired I went in but turned around and came home. The second week: Monday went to doctor because my left leg and and foot was swollen twice its normal size. I didnt like what my regular dr told me so tues I called and got an appt with my internalist for that wed. (70 miles away). I worked that friday. On that day fri 2/2/01 I was ask to commit to working 40 hours. I told them I could not that I had no idea how I would feel. as it was I worked my 4hrs went home and slept for 6hrs. Well come the following monday my supervisor ask me about it and again I said there was no way I could commit to 40 hours at that time. When friday of that week came 2/9/01 I was handed my termination and seperation papers by the executive director. I can understand their reasoning. However it doesnt change the fact that it is beyond my control to be able to work the 40 hours the job required. I feel after 10 years of service to this company they could have found something part time for me aleast. I dont know if this was legal on their part or not or what alternatives I might have in my favor. I would appreciate the help.
Sincerely
[Edited by sardene on 02-18-2001 at 01:23 PM]
Sincerely
[Edited by sardene on 02-18-2001 at 01:23 PM]