April 25, 2024 – Being let go for poor performance is one thing, but to be terminated for a disability is not only discriminatory, it’s illegal.
Our client was hired for a job shortly after finding out he needed major surgery. The employer was made aware of it, but patience for our client fizzled when complications extended his recovery time.
Instead of trying to find a temporary solution while our client healed, the employer pressured him to return to work. Fearing retaliation, our client went back and suffered an injury on the job that was exacerbated by his incomplete recovery. As a result, he transitioned to working from home. Within days, his boss called and directed him to HR to “explore options.” The next day, our client was notified he had been let go.
This employer’s actions violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which gave our client plenty of legal options. Our attorneys weighed the pros and cons of each with our client, and ultimately he decided to file a wrongful termination lawsuit for failing to consider reasonable accommodations for his disability. The company’s attempt to avoid its legal responsibility resulted in a $150,000 settlement for our client.