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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024

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  • @graceanderson7933
    @graceanderson7933 2 года назад +69

    I'm disabled. You'd be shocked by how often the ADA gets violated with no consequences

    • @codelinx
      @codelinx 10 месяцев назад +7

      Agreed

    • @CricketGirrl
      @CricketGirrl 9 месяцев назад

      The ADA is a pretty bandaid with flashy glitter to distract us while the same abuses still exist.
      I don't know how to live as a profoundly disabled woman when, in a major hospital in the US, I can be denied access to (and ridiculed for asking for) a wheelchair, access to a toilet, and feminine hygiene products for a heavy period. This happened in Albuquerque, NM, in 2024. THIS YEAR. And not a single ADA attorney I spoke with about it thinks that was a problem.

    • @careymathews5981
      @careymathews5981 8 месяцев назад +7

      Hell yeah! I've been documenting, taking pictures and taking videos at my job because of discrimination. I'm pissed because it's affecting me doing my job.

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 3 месяца назад

      @@careymathews5981
      So sorry to hear!

    • @marlenafina3481
      @marlenafina3481 Месяц назад

      🎉Absolutely right

  • @kerryp7014
    @kerryp7014 Год назад +9

    Great video. Glad I found it. I have a very dear friend who lives in Olympia, WA. He had been a Washington State public school teacher for 32 years, then later retired in 2009. He's 71 years old now and had the itch to return to teaching despite being wheelchair bound due to an accident a few years ago. Over the last few months he put out over 60 public school teacher applications (to include a well-written resume/cover letter for each) across several school districts. He just had his 13th interview. And not a SINGLE job offer. He was a well respected teacher, clean background, had solid references (all past principals and teachers). The only drawback is that his teaching license had expired due to retirement but Washington State is in such need of teachers they have often been hiring those with little to no experience or license. He felt his interviews were strong and well-received. He's sharp as a tack mentally. Neither one of us can figure a legit reason besides disability and/or age for why he hasn't gotten a single job offer despite the teaching shortage. Absolutely mind-boggling -- 13 interviews and not one call to hire!

    • @bestiefswlady5251
      @bestiefswlady5251 4 месяца назад

      I hope the situation has resolved by now. You’re correct, they would be fortunate to get a skilled experienced teacher. Do you think the salary may be a factor? Meaning - if he returns to teaching, would they be required to put him back at the level of pay equal to his years of experience, which is considerably higher than a new teacher? I know that sometimes that exists in terms of age discrimination against teachers if they are highly experienced, particularly if districts are nitpicking over the salary placement. Still discriminatory but shrouded as cost. Or, is he looking to maintain his retirement and work part time up to the allotted amount permitted while keeping his pension monthly? In any case - I hope it worked out for him, and he sounds like he is an amazing teacher.

  • @TheMostHighDaughter180
    @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад +3

    I lost a huge battle in trying to fight what happened to me due to my disabilities! I’m so hurt and can’t seem to get over it! Happened in 2020, filed with EEOC, hired a company to help with all the paperwork and due to the company that I hired to handle my disability case, non lawyers, when we got the RTS letter from EEOC, the man helping me told me that he would resubmit my case because there were errors in the EEOC’s decision and he felt that they may take on my case. Well, little did he know, EEOC wasn’t stopping the 90 day clock for me to find an attorney and I lost out!!! This had been very difficult for me to get over! That was a good company and I had a good retirement and benefits. I’m 65 and it’s has been hard on me.

    • @saraheason2976
      @saraheason2976 3 месяца назад

      I've learned so much about " time fuses" or "statutes of limitations". Lucky for me they keep re-lighting the fuse. One violation after the other!

  • @williamdiaz8100
    @williamdiaz8100 8 месяцев назад +5

    I got cancer, requested 2 times special accommodation requests. The last one just 3 months ago and got terminated on Dec 18, 2023 citing budget adjustments. I think was a retaliation to my special accommodation requests.

    • @firewarlockfirewarlock9725
      @firewarlockfirewarlock9725 8 месяцев назад +2

      Ask an attorney you might have a case against your employer. It's sad how companies wrong their employees and get away with it. Good luck and may your health be restored 🙏

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад

      Did you file with EEOC? You must file within 300 days from when it happened to you!

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад

      @@firewarlockfirewarlock9725
      Attorneys are only interested in helping high profile cases that they know will keep them rich! Umm um! There is no help for us!

    • @williamdiaz8100
      @williamdiaz8100 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheMostHighDaughter180 Yes i did. My appointment is for May with the investigator. Thanks for replying

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад

      @@williamdiaz8100
      Good for you!

  • @aaaa-kr2og
    @aaaa-kr2og 9 месяцев назад +2

    It's great people put these information videos out for ppl 😍

  • @camillahall9784
    @camillahall9784 Месяц назад +1

    I have been out on FMLA and it has been 12 weeks that ends in the state of Georgia. I asked for ADA because my doctors submitted documentation stating that I needed longer time off due to my treatment and they blatantly said NO. No reason as to why. They know of my disabilities because I work for pain management and my boss had to inject my spine due to pain and once in my knee. I went as far as have one of my physicians personally contact one of my bosses to explain my conditions and write a letter. I wrote an email stating that I was being discriminated against by coworkers and managers due to my condition and it was overlooked. A meeting was said it was going to be had and it never was. I just don’t know what to do because I do have passing out spells due to neurological issues and they knew all of this and since the other manager left the manager that has taken her place is one of the managers that I was referring to that was discriminating against me and she is making this very hard for me. I fear even when I go back to work they will still find a reason to fire me and I’m here in Georgia

  • @raynizzle143
    @raynizzle143 8 месяцев назад +4

    I was fired because I had to take a leave of absence due to my PTSD. I am eagerly looking forward to the mediation scheduled for next month.

    • @saraheason2976
      @saraheason2976 3 месяца назад

      I look forward to mine too if they don't wise up and fly right! Third attempt at good faith conversation and they said "don't return until further notice" lol

    • @nicoleroyacreates
      @nicoleroyacreates 2 месяца назад

      @@saraheason2976

  • @bluebondfire768
    @bluebondfire768 Месяц назад

    Im in NY state and this has helped me so much ! Thank you 🙏

  • @invisableobserver
    @invisableobserver 6 месяцев назад +1

    Please do a video on housing discrimination by home owner associations & property owner associations against the elderly & disabled. This discrimination is everywhere across America. Also do one on autism discrimination.

  • @musicandpoetry_8
    @musicandpoetry_8 Месяц назад +2

    I have learning disabilities and mental illnesses and I’ve been treated like absolute shit for not catching on to things quickly and I’ve left a few jobs because I’ve had multiple bosses treat me like this

  • @emelo1988
    @emelo1988 8 месяцев назад +2

    Supreme mechanical 😊 will see you in court soon

  • @HostileWorkplaceEXPOSED
    @HostileWorkplaceEXPOSED 11 месяцев назад +1

    I was discriminated against due to a disability. Don't you have to go through eeoc? Is there a limitation on how long you have to report a disability violation?

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад

      Yes!!! 300 days of when it happened to you. Not sure why the poster doesn’t answer the questions?

    • @saraheason2976
      @saraheason2976 3 месяца назад

      METRO 180 days as well-keep in mind.

  • @M22k46fpk
    @M22k46fpk Год назад +2

    I like your presentation and background... very professional!

  • @gamerchristina1079
    @gamerchristina1079 2 месяца назад

    I am in Lake Stevens and I fit every description you described and I have documented proof for the past 4 years. Please help

  • @Bluevelvet4
    @Bluevelvet4 2 года назад +2

    What about this a friend of mine worked for this company for years and ended up having a heart attack years down the road and a old boss accommodate him and new manager came in made him do a difficult job postion and he couldn’t handle it and everyone knew he had a heart condition was constantly picking on him to get his blood pressure and heart condition worse ?

    • @edhones
      @edhones  2 года назад

      That sounds like it might be a hostile work environment, but I can't say for sure without knowing more. I suggest your friend contact an attorney.

    • @kacnez4
      @kacnez4 2 года назад

      What if it was federal agency that admitted on record discrimination against their disability employees , as well as company own standards, operating, procedures, in state of georgia

    • @kacnez4
      @kacnez4 2 года назад

      Peace
      Please advise on equitable remedies
      Thanks in advance for your help

  • @helenewebster9462
    @helenewebster9462 2 года назад +7

    I have been Discriminated based on disability, race bias, and age.

    • @edhones
      @edhones  2 года назад

      So sorry to hear that. I suggest you contact an attorney.

    • @M22k46fpk
      @M22k46fpk Год назад +1

      @@edhones It is hard to get a reliable attorney to take this case if it is against a public entity. My friend is a professor at a community college and has had excellent performance evaluations, but no attorney is willing to take his case just because the school district is fully funded (taxpayers) and can afford to hire attorneys to lie for them.

    • @TheMostHighDaughter180
      @TheMostHighDaughter180 7 месяцев назад

      @@edhonesyou are an attorney 😅

  • @ronaldsears4979
    @ronaldsears4979 2 месяца назад +1

    They can Sue you for a class.Action lawsuit for claiming that they are not disabled and for being abusive and not listening.They have been tested in the past through the social security administrator at the building.Social security has to test to see where their capabilities are and I queues

  • @codelinx
    @codelinx 10 месяцев назад

    Wish your firm was also in NYC.

  • @llederomero3595
    @llederomero3595 Год назад +1

    my emplower terminated me because i got disabled of parkinsons desease and i can no longer work or could no longer work effeciently because og my muscle weakness stiffness rigidity tremor bad balance and gait

  • @santhansivasubramaniyam18
    @santhansivasubramaniyam18 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @RMA84
    @RMA84 4 месяца назад

    What if your termination letter says “ we don’t believe you have a disability you are now separated from the company?” Mine actually says that and I do have a disability..I have 3 implants in my stomach.

  • @aybiaybi4412
    @aybiaybi4412 2 года назад +4

    Video for immigrants facing inequality on the job please 🙏 thank you 😊

  • @niadhi
    @niadhi 4 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @Spectre2434
    @Spectre2434 Год назад +3

    So using mobility aids would be obvious

    • @edhones
      @edhones  Год назад

      I'm not sure which mobility aids you are talking about, so I cannot say.

  • @saraheason2976
    @saraheason2976 3 месяца назад

    My company won't let me come back now that I have been released and can fulfill the job duties now. It's because I do have an impairment on my wrist but can still do the job! The real reason is because I reported a major safety violation!

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 7 месяцев назад +1

    Had brain surgery and affected my memory 🙏🙌🙌🙏sent me back off disability and then employment sent me out and they just don’t stop 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢Opers should be ashamed

  • @rebelfrogstudios375
    @rebelfrogstudios375 2 месяца назад

    Companies are hyper focused on sexual preference, gender and race and disabled people as always don’t get any of that dedicated focus. We are ignored and I am about to lose my job because of ADHD which I told them about and they ignore my challenges. “Just get the job done or we need to put you on probation”. They wouldn’t even think of doing this to a trans employee.

  • @AndurinaValdes
    @AndurinaValdes 3 месяца назад

    My lawyer had been discriminated 😭. Nobody is above the law!

  • @TheMostHighDaughter180
    @TheMostHighDaughter180 Месяц назад

    Personally , the 90 days rule should change!!! I got duped!

  • @ronaldsears4979
    @ronaldsears4979 2 месяца назад

    Is social security is supposed To test you before they can determine You're I q They test you through the Social Security Administration office.Check it and you'll Find it

  • @ronaldsears4979
    @ronaldsears4979 2 месяца назад

    I can open all doors that what you're saying is very discriminating because what I have gave you in recognition is what social security does test them to find out how high their skills are. There is a skilled test to see if they qualify for state benefits. I am one of those people and I'm about to throw the abused situation that you are abusing the rights of all. Not understanding. Nor do you have knowledge or skills enough to know that they test you through the Social Security Administration through one of their people? They have misguided you to believe in that doctors do it. No, it is people through the Social Security Administration. Who test the IQ of all adults and children? Go back and check your facts and ask anybody.That's family to you.They'll tell you

  • @ronaldsears4979
    @ronaldsears4979 2 месяца назад +1

    They can Sue you for a class.Action lawsuit for claiming that they are not disabled and for being abusive and not listening.They have been tested in the past through the social security administrator at the building.Social security has to test to see where their capabilities are and I queues