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If I am let go and forced to sign a severance letter under duress is it enforceable?
Asked on Nov 11th, 2013 on Employment Contracts - Texas
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I was let go, allegedly for cause, with a 6 week transition/severance plan. I was told to receive the funds I had to sign right then with no chance to have the letter reviewed or to think about it. And I had to forego any claims, known or unknown. This was all recorded. I am actually being let go because they have said that my treatment for depression and heart problems will mean I cannot work as hard as everyone else, even though I can do my job. As it was signed under duress, and this is provable, is it enforceable?
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What you describe sounds illegal, specifically it sounds like disability discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires an employer to offer reasonable accomodations for employees who have a disability unless it would cause a significant expense or burden on the company. For more information, please see here: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 1:06 PM