Do I qualify for wrongful termination if I was fired because I was hospitalized for a chronic medical condition I have?

A termination of employment because you were hospitalized may violate the Federal or Wisconsin family medical leave laws and also the disability discrimination laws. Whether you are covered by these laws requires a detailed analysis of your employment and the facts surrounding the medical condition and hospitalization. I recommend that you consult with an employment attorney licensed in Wisconsin to see if these laws provide you with protection from termination. I have more information on these laws on our website at www.celcwi.com. Look for the Employment Discrimination pages and discussions of Family Medical Leave. Don't delay in taking action. Most employment discrimination claims require the filing of an administrative complaint within 300 days. Wisconsin's medical leave law generally requires a complaint being filed within 30 days, but there are exceptions, and Federal law requires a civil law suit under the Family Medical Leave Act within 2 years, 3 years if the violation is willful.