Employment Discrimination Legal Guidance

Summary

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees aged 40 and older from age-based discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. If you believe your dismissal was due to age or disability discrimination, consider consulting an employment attorney. They can provide guidance on whether your rights were violated and help you explore potential legal actions.

Full Conversation

Had a seizure in a company tractor trailer. Drove off the road not hurt. My company would not show me the inward facing camera footage until * hours after the incident. I have since been dismissed after 6 month short term disability. I could not find a position with the company. I have two Bachelors and a Masters in Management. Their reason for not hiring me for the first was I was not fluid in Microsoft Suite. The second was about my age, 68 years old white male,
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, could you clarify whether you believe the company's actions were discriminatory based on age or disability?
Thank you.
The lady gave me a job description and wanted to know if I thought I could do the duties. I said yes. While on std, i was walking *-* miles a day and I use hand bsar bells. I've lost * pounds and weigh * now. She stated the same statement at the end of interview.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some key points regarding age and disability discrimination laws in Illinois:
- **Age Discrimination**: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees 40 years or older from discrimination based on age.
- **Disability Discrimination**: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Could you provide more details on the specific statements or actions that you believe were discriminatory?
I was led to believe I would be given the opportunity to work somewhere within the company based on my education. I was a driver trainer for 12 years of my *.75 years seniority with the company. Nothing in writing, just verbal.
Hi ****,
Thank you for providing more details. Here are some key points regarding your situation:
- **Age Discrimination**: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees 40 years or older from discrimination based on age.
- **Disability Discrimination**: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Could you specify if there were any remarks or actions that explicitly referenced your age or disability during the job application process?
not really. the fact that they would not show me the accident video until * hours after the incident. Neuralm cardio, and internal medical teams during the * hours i was in the hospital diagnosed me with a syncope - arythmia vs seizure. I'm on seizure meds now. Never anything in writing. There was no jobs posted during the 30 day time to find a job other than entry level positions. I interviewed, denied a job, dismissed 30 days later.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Here are some steps you might consider:
- **Age Discrimination**: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees 40 years or older.
- **Disability Discrimination**: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
You may want to consult with an employment attorney to discuss your situation further.