Legal Question in Disability Law in Massachusetts
Employer Rights and Handicaps
Can an employer terminate an employee with a mental disability who is not able to perform the job he or she was hired to do?
Asked on 10/20/97, 6:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Employer's "rights" re: firing.
I think you'll be okay, but you should follow a specific procedure in order to minimize chancesof being sued under MCAD or other state law claims.
However, I'd like to have a few more details of your situationbefore I "opine" for you.
Please call me to discuss this. You may use my toll-free number 888-527-0050 and I'll have it forwarded to me in the evening for a couple ofdays as well.
Answered on 10/21/97, 11:08 am