Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

disability discrimination on my ability

Ihave been called names my my manager like I have no brains . also I have been teased by another manager on how I talk because sometimes i studder. also I have grand mal seizures and I was told that i could have a job there or take care of my health an i've been there for 7 1 / 2 years do I have a case on disability discrimination if so who can I contact in Fla to help because i can't afford a attorney.


Asked on 9/08/00, 2:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kelly Henderson

Re: disability discrimination on my ability

You may or may not have a disability discrimination case under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). I do not know from your facts how serious your speach impairment is and how often or severe the seizures are. Discussing those issues with an attorney will give you some idea if under the ADA you have a disability or only an impairment. A secondary issue is how severe is the name calling and teasing, that is, has it happened once or does it happen all the time? If you want to discuss this in more detail please send me an e-mail. For additional information on the ADA or for information on how to file a charge of discrimination, the EEOC has a web site at www.eeoc.gov. Good Luck.

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Answered on 10/09/00, 3:14 pm


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