How should I go about a wrongful termination settlement?

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How should I go about a wrongful termination settlement?

I was recently terminated from my job as a direct cause of my disabilities. This was expressly stated to me by my manager from the owner of the business. My heart condition was made known to the company before I started, and I do not recall signing anything in my application that stated I am with or without disability whatsoever. I would like to reach a settlement before suing but will sue if one cannot be reached. However, I do not know how to go about this. Should I meet the owner in person and discuss it? Should I prepare a document now?

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Asked on August 9, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Assuming you are not particularly handy, would you do complex electrical work on your house yourself--or call an electrician? Would you stitch up your own wound--or go to a doctor or clinic? If you feel you have a viable claim--and based on what you write, you may well have one--don't try to handle it yourself: you may settle for less tha you are entitled to, or say or write something that compromises or damages your claim. Let the experts handle it.
First try contacting the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC: enforcing the anti-discrimination laws is what they do. They can investigate and, if they feel there is something to your claim, help you get compensation. The EEOC's help is free.
If they can't or won't help for some reason, then consult with a private employment law attorney, who can negotiate for you or file a lawsuit if necessary.


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