[NFBMO] Question about wrongful employment termination I just experienced

[Michael Walker]

Hi Gene,

When you apply for disability, do you find it more beneficial to do it online or over the phone? How would that work, if you were trying to resume it? Years ago when I had it, I did it in person, but wanted to explore all my options.

Thank you,
Mike

> On May 21, 2021, at 12:37 PM, Gene Coulter via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Michael, 
> Your first step should be to apply for resumption of your Social  Security Disability. There should be no waiting period  since as I understand you received it previously.  It may sound a bit weird but it may well be quicker than getting unemployment. 
> As you were terminated there is generally a disqualification period from 4 to 16 weeks. Unforetunately, when you apply the company will be notified and almost certainly protest saying you were fired for cause resulting in a notice of disqualification which you will need to appeal. I would surely apply for the unemployment but just letting you know there will be hoops to jump through.
> Unless they say you quit  you would receive the unemployment after the disqualification period if you haven't landed a new job by then.
> Hope this is helpful
> Gene Coulter
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Walker via NFBMO
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> Subject: [NFBMO] Question about wrongful employment termination I just experienced
> 
> Good morning,
> 
> I was just discharged from my place of employment on May 3. I believe that my blindness played a significant factor in this. I had conflict with a coworker over needing help with some of my work because I was a level two programmer and she is a level four. Accessibility as a contributing factor in why I needed help.
> 
> After that conflict, the next thing I knew I was being accused of making a disparaging remark about the coworkers religion that I never made. I told the investigator in the company that I never made those remarks. There was never any proof. The next thing I knew, I was meeting with management to be discharged.
> 
> What steps should I take next? So far, I’m working on filing a complaint with the Missouri commission on Human Rights. When I called yesterday to start this process, they said that the equal employment opportunity commission will also receive my complaint.
> 
> As far as getting a little income while I search for another job, is applying for disability through Social Security the best place to go, or are there other resources I should also know about? I know I can get back on disability, but I just wanted to know if there is anything else. I do plan to get back to work as quickly as possible, but I know I need something for now.
> 
> When doing the job search, I plan to do it online, using websites like LinkedIn, monster, CareerBuilder, indeed, and glass door. Are there other places you would recommend that are blind friendly, and open to hiring blind people? Are there job search engines for the blind?
> 
> Thank you
> Mike
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