Legal Question in Employment Law in Oklahoma

Termination of Employment

I was terminated from an employer because of absences I acquired from a medical condition. I have and had documentation, but the company refused to work with me. I was never late, had two excellent work reviews, but was terminated because I couldn't ''be there to do my job''. But I was never given the chance to defend my positon or to give them the documentation. They wouldn't accept the documentation when I tried to give it to them. I am now without a job, I feel wrongfully, and have medical bills because of my illnesses. I wanted to work and I did work hard, but to them it seemed the bottom line was money instead of my health. Is there anything I can do in my defense?


Asked on 3/21/01, 6:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Lee Lee & Freedman, P.C.

Re: Termination of Employment

If the company you worked for had at least 50 emloyees (if more than one location, then 50 employees in a 75 mile radius), and you had been employed at least one year, then you would have been protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act... if your medical condition was such you could not come to work. Also depending on the nature of your medical condition, you may be protected under the Americans w/ Disabilities Act.

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Answered on 5/28/01, 11:53 am


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