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workplace Discrimination: Disability — sharing my story

Started by broke_but_hopeful_4 · Dec 6, 2025 · 3,947 views · 12 replies
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broke_but_hopeful_4 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

fired while on medical leave. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 1 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

MJ
marcus.j_21

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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quinn_t_5

So basically i went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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melissa_h_23

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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cross_examination_29

Not gonna lie, have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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IP_attorney_24

Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?

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Sergei_Mod Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under OSHA regulations, a safety violation.

Nolo and Avvo have directories if you need to find someone who does this type of case.

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jenny_2024_10

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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diana_v_12

This happened to my coworker too.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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legally_bland_10

My buddy went through something identical.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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BarAdmitted2019_31

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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marcus.j_11 Contributor

Important to note: statutes of limitations vary by state. In California it's generally 4 years for written contracts and 2 years for oral contracts. Don't wait too long to take action or you might be time-barred.