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Posted by fatigued15 (Member # 6437) on :

My 28 year old son was terminated form his job due to the amount of sick days he has had the last 3 years. He has always had doctor notes with his restrictions and time off. This is clearly discrimination due to his Lyme disease and mental health issues form the Lyme. He will loose his health benefits in Jan.Has anyone fought something like this using the American with Disability Act or American Civil liberties Union.

Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :

Go for it

Trout [Wink]

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

no expereicne on this fatigued, but encourage you to go after this too.

are you a member of disinissues web site? if yes, they have OFF TOPIC site that is in my newbie package links also.

i've ask that question there! good luck, and so sorry to hear of your son being discriminated against. [group hug]

Posted by echostef (Member # 12867) on :

Make sure to check the laws for your state.

I was terminated for being ill, despite doctors notes and documentation of my illness.

Besides that I worked in a hospital!

Unfortunately, in Texas, you can be fired at ANY time for ANY reason.

I even contacted an attorney as well as the state labor board.

They both told me there was nothing they could do.

In Texas, being fired for being sick is completely legal.

Hope the laws in your state are more forgiving.

Best of luck!!!

Stefanie