Legal Question in Disability Law in Massachusetts

What rights do I have

I was fired from my job about a year ago, due to my disability. When I got the job I was not sick, but the way my work station was situated it brought back my arthritis. I have gone for many jobs and have not been hired. I was told that my old boss is telling people about my disability. just as recently as january of this year what rights do I have and can I sue him for this, because it is affecting my livelyhood and my independence.


Asked on 4/07/03, 6:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: What rights do I have

If a potential employer will corrobate, you will have a beter chance of success. AYou have 300 days to file a complaint for disabiity discrimination witgh the MAss. Com Agaainst discrimination. You can also sue former employer for interference with advantegeous relationships - you have 3 years do do this. Again corroboraqtion is necessary.

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Answered on 4/09/03, 7:40 pm


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