I've been fired from my job...

Yesterday my boss fired me based on the symptoms of my bp and what the meds have done to me. I've had my t and pdoc fax him letters stating the validity of my symptoms and that I'm not on drugs of the narcotic nature. But he said he just can't count on me anymore and to have a nice life.

I need help figuring out what to do, there must be some kind of action I can take over this, I should have gotten it in writing, but I was in such shock and sooo enraged I wasn't thinking straight. I know I have to file for unemployment and I would like to file for disability because apparently I can't hold down a job. I live in Florida and I have to idea what the disability act is or how to go about finding out. I'm just so overwhelmed with fear about my future and how all of this going to play out. Please help me out here guys, I'm at a loss and so disappointed, I'm triggered and very confused. TgrsPurr

I just PMd you , be back in a bit going to look up some info for ya
Ang

Okay %#@&#! cat, calm down.
Search for ADA Home pages
American Disabilities Act
Ang

yeow! ((((hugs))) unforturnately a post I made here was part of the dump...

It depends upon how long you worked for the employer, ful or part time, and how much documentation you have on his knowing about your mental illness. The ADA can help.

But sometimes things like this happen to push us into where we really belong.

My illness has been greatly documented by my employer, to the extent that I made copies of the letters faxed to him according to me and my illness. He openly said he was firing me because of all my bp symptoms and that I was not longer valuable to the company. I worked ful time for him for July 15th would've been for 3 years. He's documented how much time I've missed, my inability to answer the phone properly, that I was doing and saying things that I don't remember and making a lot of little mistakes that add up to a big problem for him and the company. What does it mean how long worked for him?

What you tell me gives you a good defense for appeal or whatever...

That you weren't just a short time, part timer goes to your benefit. That you have documentation of all that is a good thing. (I know it hurts to view it and realize how much you're struggling though.)

Contact the ADA and/or a lawyer (free consult via phone?) and ask them what your options are. He didn't even give you 2 weeks notice? Was that in your employment agreement?

Anyway... try to stay amicable... as you might win back the job and you wouldn't want anything you said to make that experience worse.

I replied to this thread as did many others... but it was lost in the dump.

What is it you really want, need from this situation? Try and decide that, and then go for it.

Oh No, there will be no going back...I told him to f..himself. What I want to know is, what resources are applicable to me? What to say to the ADA, I have t's and pdocs that can back me up. One even told me that if it weren't for my "understanding" boss, I'd mostly likely be on unemployment, attempting to get disability funds and with the way I was fired by boss, some recourse against him for firing me based on the results of my illness. He must know this, I dont see how he couldn't.

I also responded and it was "lost" - you should if nothing else, be eligible for unemployment immediately. You can contact Social Security and see if u are eligible for disability. I would most definitely a lawyer or Legal Aide to see what you can do about being fired on the spot - no notice.

I am sorry this happened to you !

Thank you Sky, I'm gonna call an atty on Monday to find out what my options are, if any. Angie also gave me a website to go to, to print the necessary form to apply for disability. I have had many theraposts and pdocs over the years, so I have documentation left and right. I'll have them all subpeonad if I have to.

What I want and need is for ppl that have managed to get disabiltiy benefits, how did they go about receiving that help, what agency, who to contact, what they expect of me in terms of bp illness. It's all just so uncertain for me, how am i gonna pay rent, I will get given 30 days notice before taking back "possession" of my apt. What do I do? Tell them I've lost my job? I'm planning to sell some of my jewelery at a pawn shop or something, as well at my old computer. It's all I can'think to do for the immediate need for $. I'm just so upset, so hurt, so betrayed, so violated for discrimination on the grounds of my illness and all that goes with that. He had once said that he loved me like I was his own daughter and how valuable I am to the compnay....what a load of crap.

my reply was lost last night.... the advice is what i would haev said also.......dear heart, i'm sorry this happened..but something better may come from it. xoxox pat

Hi TPurr,
Major bummer, but might be a great, wonderful, and terrific opportunity in the long run. Not to sound "polyannish", but I would be willing to bet that once you process all the junk, get your unemployment coming in, you will see that as one door closes, another door opens. Nothing worse (in my book) than to try to hold onto something that just aint worth it. For many of us, a job is simply a means to an end. I hope you find your passion. I hope that you don't give up on the idea of finding that passion and thinking that all you have left is disability. A little time to tweak those meds and the sky is the limit! Take this time and use it to your advantage. Doing the same thing as we speak, so I know that it really can work out! Laurie

Hullo luv,
As someone with bp myself, this is a razor's edge I've been walking myself for years. First: Your boss acted in direct violation of the federal American with Diabilities Act. Find a copy of this and know it cold. It's saved me from the same situation on several occasions, to the point where I keep a copy with the sections added in 1996 that pertain directly to discrimination against employees with mental illness in my desk at work. Basically, you can no more be fired for having bp interfere occasionally with your ability to work than a diabetic can be fired for having her illness interfere occasionally with her work. Second, go to the home page of NAMI (of which I'm a member), the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. The most valuable thing you'll find there is a legal referral service to attorneys in your area familiar with this kind of situation. NAMI has chapters in every state, and in mine, New York, in every county. That's the practical stuff. (((((((tgrsprr)))))) That's the necessary stuff. I hope this works out for you. I'm so sorry you have a boss who's such a sodding wanker. Ta. Cheshire Cat

Hullo again, big striped kitty,
here's a link to the NAMI online legal referal service I mentioned in my previous post to you:

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Sec...ContentID=8109

Best of luck. Ta. Cheshire Cat

Wow, thanks Cat, I immediately went to the site and found all kinds of valuable information that I'll be able to take some steps on starting Monday. I actually feel kinda excited about what's going on. I know I'm triggered by this whole fiasco, but I think the mania is telling me f...it, so you start over again just like you've done hundreds of times in the past. Only this time I'm not gonna lay down in the middle of the road, repeatedly being runover. Angie gave me great info on the ADA, now Cat has come through with NAMI. I have hope. I'm still scared, I'm still angry, I still feel sad, scared and alone. But I also know that one way or another, I'll be okay. Like a cat, I always land on my feet. Don't know how, but I do. Monday morning I'm going to the unemployment office first thing, I need income desperatetly! But even that has been elusive to me, I can't find the unemployment office in Bradenton Fl. I've tried looking it up every way possible, but have not gotten anywhere. If someone has any suggestions on this, please, by all means, bop me upside the head because it really shouldn't be this hard to find!!

Thanks for your support everyone. It's nice to know that there are still ppl in this world who care about me and my well-being. xoxoxo TgrsPurr.

in Oklahoma, it's called Workforce Oklahoma.....did you look under the state of Florida, in the white and yellow pages? Florida State Employment Agency?

((((((((((((((((TGR)))))))))))))))))))

I'm thinking of you.

I found this hope it helps
Employee Assistance Program
393 6th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4379
Ang

Ang, your a life saver. I know exactly where this is as my pdoc is in the same complex. I've never noticed this particulare office, but at least now I have the street number to help me. I love you my sweet friend. God, I don't know what I'd do without you in my life anymore. you are quite possibly the most caring woman I know. I hope one day I can return some of this resourcefulness and compassion right back atchya!

You really are a life saver for me. TgrsPurr, xo

you sound like you can get on disability but it takes alot of time in most cases. Also most employers don't give a notice to fire anyone. But there might be a case since he told you it was for your illness. There are laws that protect people with disabilities. Good luck.