Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

verbal agreement change

I work as an independent consultant. Recently, i was told by an administartor that i would be required to attend a group seminar to present cases. In the past, i attended individual supervision to present cases because of a public speaking phobia. The mode of supervision was approved by the head of the department in the past. Since i am an independent consultant, do i have any legal recourse to refuse group seminar supervision, and do i have any rights to pursue litigation if i am fired if i don't agree to their demands due to my limitation?


Asked on 12/17/03, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: verbal agreement change

You may if you are relieved from your contract and you can find a licensed medical practitioner who can verify that you suffer from a true and valid disability. It is possible that your situation is covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act which would require your employeror cotractor to come up with an alternate means of satisfying your disability if practical.

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Answered on 12/18/03, 9:44 am


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