If you have a disability and are worried about losing your job because of it, you may not have to worry at all. There are some occasions when he may be protected from dismissal, even if he believes his job could be at risk.

What type of disability are you using?

There are some programs that will provide you with a portion of your income if you have to leave work while you are sick or recovering from an injury or illness. Some companies offer their employees short-term and long-term disability insurance policies that will pay them while they are out of work. However, these insurance programs will not protect a job. Many people use these programs at the same time as FMLA or ADA.

FMLA stands for Family Medical Leave Act, which is a federal law that will protect an employee’s job for up to twelve weeks each year to care for themselves or a family member. ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act. This law makes it illegal to fire someone because of her illness or other medical problems. Instead, the employer is required to make accommodations that allow the employee to do their job properly.

When you can’t be fired

When you are out of FMLA and have filed the necessary paperwork with your doctor and employer, you cannot be fired from your job while you are out. If you have a disability that qualifies you for work under the ADA, you are protected until the employer has made reasonable accommodations for you to do your job.

When can you be fired?

While the FMLA and ADA can protect your job, there are times when you can still be fired. If you are taking leave through FMLA and do not return after twelve weeks have passed, you can be fired. You can also lose your job if you took time off without submitting the proper paperwork required by the employer and the FMLA. If you are under the ADA, you can lose your job if you are unable to perform the most basic functions of your job, even with the proper accommodations. You will also lose your job if you do not return to work after accommodations have been made for you.

Having a disability does not necessarily mean that you cannot work. It just means that you need to take some extra steps to make sure your work is protected in case you have to be away. If you believe you may be discriminated against because of your health or another condition, it is important that you speak up to make sure your employment rights are fully protected.