My wife has cancer and is on state disabilty, can she be let go becuase the manager is just “cleaning house”?
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My wife has cancer and is on state disabilty, can she be let go becuase the manager is just “cleaning house”?
Asked on April 16, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey
Answers:
Brenda Feigen / Feigen Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Many states have statutes preventing discrimination against employees who become ill. Some, like California, prevent discrimination against people with cancer. In those jurisdictions, assuming she is able to perform her job, she cannot legally be fired or "let go". Brenda Feigen
Brenda Feigen
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Many states have statutes preventing discrimination against employees who become ill. Some, like California, prevent discrimination against people with cancer. In those jurisdictions, assuming she is able to perform her job, she cannot legally be fired or "let go". Brenda Feigen
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