GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
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TLDR: Seizures stop me from working. I miss it.
I miss being able to drive. I miss getting up at 4 to be at work 5 til 2. I miss my coworkers. I miss cooking for the office. I miss the emergencies. I don't miss management, but damn do I miss the consistency.
I also miss being able to afford my house or Christmas presents.
I attempted to get other positions, but no one wanted to hire a manager who might seize. So damn tired and trying not to give up.
Update: I did attempt to file a lawsuit which would have been out of pocket. My initial position was management, and they demoted me after the seizures emerged (hired Nov 21, Seizures began Dec 21, demoted April 22. I was fired Dec '23 after getting my seizures controlled to minor/a few times a week.) They basically played out the clock, I tried to get a lawyer April 24/ spoke with the EOCC. They gave me until May 24 at which point they said I would be on statute of limitations.
jimd1954
Miss, Miss
Frogblender
I knew two people in approximately the same job who both had seizures. They weren't allowed to do certain roles as it was a risk for them and everyone else. Stuff like requirement to have X people for safety, well they couldn't count as 1 as they might get incapacitated with a seizure. They never got kicked out but they both moved on as opportunities were limited.
GBMaker
https://www.modestneeds.org/index.asp usually requires proof that you're employed, but give it a shot anyway. They can help.
MioTaalas
Wait, isn't that illegal?
Betterbecauseofthem
Look on the bright side, if you're not working, you can't be fired.
iamdeathnote
I miss being able to drive... On the plus side, go-karts are just as fun as when I was a kid, and they'll still let me drive the scary ones
GBMaker
If you need money for medical help, Care Credit is here. https://www.carecredit.com/
fnoigy
Still illegal
WhattaMattahYou
This Christmas might suck, but you have one hell of a lawsuit. Persevere.
Bex316
Tell me you live in the US without TELLING me you live in the US....
sittingherethinkingthinkingimsittingherelisteningtoyou
I can tell you for all CAs flaws, the employee protections would absolutely cover that. Don't getme wrong, some of the protections are a bit much and get abused, but that would never fly and I'm pretty sure you could trow a coin and find a lawyer that would take it on contingency.
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
Damn wish I was in CA vs GA
nubblebun
I'm going to assume you're American and I'm so fucking sorry.
GBMaker
Here's a resource focused on keeping families off the street: https://familypromise.org/
memebearer2
Just shake it off, shake it off
SomeGeek75ygh
Sue them and use the money to setup a rival company.
HeroesDeserveRecognition
People have no idea how challenging life with seizures can be. The subtle discrimination from friends, co-workers, and even the disability system. I personally know half a dozen people who were denied disability because the judges decided the seizures are "psychosomatic" despite medical professionals and records showing clear epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
If you know someone with seizures, spend 20 minutes and ask them to tell you how it really impacts their life. You should know.
Heavenissize17socks
@op, term of 12/23 gives until 12/2025..
GBMaker
Go to https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank to find a food bank in your area. US only.
GBMaker
Go to http://www.findhelp.org/ for anything having to do with survival, including food, shelter, and medical assistance. US only.
mooyoutoo2
I have epilepsy too and have lost 3 jobs. My Dr finally said that working was causing me too much stress and therefore seizures. Epilepsy blows
SergeyPrkl
So, the Dr instruction was to get a job with no stress? Welcome to the Nordic countries then! My collague has it too, and we fixed a Sofa and a private room to recover.
byronwilliams4010
I retired early when I became disabled. I had several major health issues hit me at the same time and it physically ruined me. That was five years ago, and I think I might be able to get back into the work force in some capacity that doesn't require a lot of standing or moving about, but I can't ever predict when I'll hit the occasional day when NOTHING works and everything hurts so I'm hoping to find something where I can telework and put in my 40 hours on a non-standardized schedule.
FireSolvesProblems
I take Levetiracetam, how about you?
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
Topirimate
notyoubizness
That isn't how statute of limitations works. It ends when you file the legal action. It doesn't run out if you've already filed.
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
Well that's how the EEOC explained it to me
IHaveGreatKittenRecipes
Yeah they were incorrect. Statute is just for filing time otherwise the other party could just not respond and run the clock out on you. And depending on your state your 'filing' trigger might vary. I was in an accident and for me the filing date is 2 years after the final payment of any workmans comp, *not* two years from the date of the accident. I had to call around to *literally* a dozen lawyers to get one, it's not as easy as the billboards make it seem, but someone will take your case.
Hotsauceman
Hello lawsuit my old friend.
Freyja33
A.) If you can do your job with reasonable accommodations then your employer is legally responsible for ensuring those accommodations B.) You do not have to disclose your disability to potential employers, request these accommodations only after being hired. D.) It is illegal for an employer to fire you because of your disability if you are still capable of performing your duties with reasonable accommodations. E.) Keep a paper trail of any formal communications you have about this topic.
electrica77350
is that in Europe or America though? Also, the OP doesn't say what their job is. If it's operating heavy machinery for instance, the employer might have legitimate reasons for ending the employment. Hard to know what/ where this happened from the details given, but they're important details. Very difficult for the OP either way, and I hope they find something suitable soon.
DeadyBearr
America has these protections as well. Europe (depending on the country) I would imagine have more pro employee rules.
Fairemont
Seizures fall well within the realm of easily reasonable accommodations.
retailmemedrone
I have some actual experience on this situation. EEOC has some stipulations. If the normal scope of the work is too hazardous as to which the disability can create a high possibility of major injury or death. People with seizure disorders can be fired in positions such as heavy machinery operator, High Voltage equipment, industrial grinders or even driving heavy trucks. If OP is an office worker then yeah pull the trigger on the lawsuit quick
SursieMetzger
People don’t realize you can become disabled at literally any point. I was 14 when I became permanently disabled. I’ve seen so many people think it’s easy to get disability etc when only around 23% are approved on their first try. Aside from the fact that the base of $943 (which is what I get) isn’t enough for anyone to live off of, why would anyone want to willingly put themselves in a position to have a limit on what they own etc? You lose so much physical freedom then financial.
SergeyPrkl
For capitalists, that is $943 too much.
SursieMetzger
Legit 😮💨
TotallyNotGLaDOS
This sounds like a lawsuit that should have happened.
SilverFish0
That is a really difficult situation. If the company has a position that this person could hit or exceed expectations than ya sue them. If they don't or they feel like they would fall in the next review cycle or job satisfaction would very then this is what happens with some medical related issues. Seen both of these play out. Making a position is not really possible for many companies and there may be no open position that would be a good fit.
SilverFish0
Very low
LaronX
No, it sounds like a worker rights reform that needed to happen last century. A lawsuit is just the only option left due to neglect.
HeroesDeserveRecognition
Lawsuits take money. Companies know that and use it to keep you from enforcing the rights you deserve. Our legal system needs a massive overhaul.
TheMoonBnuuy
What would they sue for? If a disability prevents you from performing a job even with reasonable accommodations, it's perfectly legal to terminate someone for having the disability.
Not defending the corporation or anything, just pointing out there's no legal protections for people with disabilities that prevent the person from doing a job. A person losing most of their vision and whose vision cannot be corrected with surgery or lenses for example cannot continue work as a machine operator.
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
I could perform my job, I was asking for an accommodation to work parttime. No driving machinery/ ladders (already approved) at a large hardware store, not during hours when machines were on the floor. I used my FMLA to get things under control (down to a few a week, and thoroughly knowing my triggers). I WAS management until they decided the seizures would have me missing too much time.
fromages
..nor a surgeon
Niagaran
Maybe in a first-world country but I suspect it's the US we're talking about.
TheAsterite
you want someone that doesn't have seizures under control to operate heavy machinery?
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
I literally was not on the floor with heavy machinery and had ADA accommodation for not using machinery. I haven't driven aside from the rare occasion I was seizure free ( a single 6 month period in the past 3 years). The most heavy machinery I worked was handing a still packaged drill to a customer. Or the broken chair they gave me for "light duty" when my toe got broken there.
Niagaran
I'd want them to be offered retraining with in the company instead of cast aside like garbage like so often happens to those with medical difficulties.
You got a problem with not treating people like garbage?
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
I was told it would have had to been out of pocket. I tried probonos in my area. But rhymes with "Woes", I was out of savings by the time the lawsuit rolled around and couldn't.
TotallyNotGLaDOS
Tell them they get half of the settlement
tallyhoho
Try looking for a law firm that works on contingency - that means they take 30% of the final settlement but no out if pocket costs to you until then
OhIfIMust
PineappleLoopsBroether
WHO told you that? …. Cuz lots of lawyers work on consignment where they take your case if they think they can win it and get a settlement. You have to talk to like 30 lawyers (like any freelance hiring situation) before you get your pick, but it’s often part of the deal. Sometimes you only have to talk to a few. You just have to make a quick summary well upfront.
GrowinWildontheFunnyFarm
The EEOC (EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission).
PineappleLoopsBroether
Not an organization I’m really familiar with, but I don’t trust anyone who’s not incentivized to fight for me. I believe you, but I have strong contempt for people I thought I could trust who were either incompetent or malicious. I’m not arguing with you, I just press all options and want anyone vulnerable to have success.