Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Being fired after leaving for re-hab

I went in and told my boss I needed to go to re-hab for presciption pain pills, The day after I left I was fired from my job, and every person in the office some how new I was in re-hab for drug abuse. What are my legal options, I was told you can't be fired for seeking medical help is that true?


Asked on 6/18/08, 3:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Being fired after leaving for re-hab

Unless yu have a contract that gives yu special rights, the employer can fire you for not showing up to work if you have no planned vacation time or sick leave available.

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Answered on 6/19/08, 9:14 am
Bob McCormack Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLC

Re: Being fired after leaving for re-hab

The ADA would protect someone with a drug addiction so long as that person is not currently using illegal drugs.

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Answered on 6/19/08, 10:12 am


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