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And remember, your employer does not have to give a reason for dismissing you. If they decide to get rid of you they can do it, any time and any way they choose. It sucks but that’s the way it is.
@Blackdog, it depends on the jurisdiction you live in.
There’s been a huge erosion of workers’ rights in the USA, especially in the Southern states.
But, in Canada, there are very clear laws protecting workers from dismissal-at-whim. And very clear anti-discrimination laws.
Any employer who discriminates against a disabled employee here, is leaving itself open to an investigation by the Human Rights Commission, and major fines if found guilty. As one of my former employers learned the hard way.
You don’t need a lawyer to file a Human Rights complaint, but you will need evidence, and you’ll have to do some of the legwork yourself. It’s time-consuming, but tremendously empowering!
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