[NFBMO] Question about wrongful employment termination I just experienced

Sat May 22 18:00:35 UTC 2021

Thank you, Linda.

On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 4:39 PM Coccovizzo,Linda A via NFBMO <
nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> You may want to call your local number and check first, as I don't believe
> offices are open for in person appointments yet. You definitely want to
> talk with someone about having your benefits reinstated. If you have had
> benefits in the past, a reapplication can play havoc with your established
> onset date, if not handled properly.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Walker via
> NFBMO
> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 4:18 PM
> To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michael Walker <michael.walker199014 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBMO] Question about wrongful employment termination I just
> experienced
>
> Thank you!
>
> > On May 21, 2021, at 2:13 PM, Gene Coulter via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Either way works fine. If you call stress that you are applying for
> reinstatement as a blind person, they should not tell you that you have the
> five month waiting period.
> > Gene
> > s
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Walker via
> NFBMO
> > Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 1:23 PM
> > To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Michael Walker <michael.walker199014 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [NFBMO] Question about wrongful employment termination I
> just experienced
> >
> > 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
> >> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 6:38 AM
> >> Cc: Michael Walker <michael.walker199014 at gmail.com>
> >> 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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