Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Can I be fired when totally disabled?

My question is:

I was terminated from a sales job when deemed totally disabled by 2 doctors following two spinal surgeries, and received disability payments 5 months even after they terminated me due to downsizing they say.

According to the ADA, they say that they can do this?

A person who is totally disabled should not be allowed to be terminated in my eyes.

Isn't there any rights for the totally disabled?

Any recourse - left for


Asked on 9/20/02, 6:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brendan Chao Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counselor at Law

Re: Can I be fired when totally disabled?

Are you able to perform the essential job functions with reasonable accomodation?

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Answered on 9/23/02, 9:42 am


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