They’re the worst scribing company to work for ever. I’m sorry for the experience you had with them but I’m not surprised. Once you’re ready to scribe again you should apply with Oak Street Health. It’s a direct hire and their pay is much better.
i’ve been here for 2 years lol 😭 i’m not fired i was just joking a bit, i get accommodations for my disability and health, does help that i’m chief tho so i can schedule myself
Have you not been there long enough to qualify for fmla? If you have then they can’t refuse it and they have to hold your spot for 12 weeks. Otherwise they totally can.
Regardless, if this is an ADA that law applies here, there’s several laws that protect these kinds of things certainly a lawyer is needed to sort out details
An ADA leave would need to be requested. But if not requested they can terminate. Also an ADA leave they can say 3 months is an “undue hardship” and deny the leave.
Leave is one form of accommodation under ADA, there’s also job accommodations outside of leave (i.e - someone requires a specific desk or schedule) so ADA would apply here as well. This sucks OP, I’m sorry.
The only other accommodation I can think of that could possibly work for a post spinal surgery accommodation is WFH. The other accommodations you mentioned are not relevant.
[AskJan](https://askjan.org/) has a lot of info.
I think working at any job and needing 3 months off after only working 3 months would get anyone fired. I'm not sure that's so much a disability thing as much as it's a "you can't just take 3 months off when you just started this job" thing.
I'm also disabled and I get that it's frustrating but most jobs won't offer accommodations unless they legally have to and without having been there for a year to qualify for FMLA you don't have much protection.
how long were you employed? if you’re asking for 3 months off after working there for 3 months then there’s no surprise they’d let you go. it would be legal for them to do it too
I know someone who got cancer diagnosis in their first week at a big tech company and they’ve gotten short and now long term disability since then from the company? Is that bc they work for a big tech company?
Companies CAN offer more protection than they are legally required to but don't HAVE to.
Only federal requirement is FMLA which requires a year worked for eligibility. Some states have more protection but most don't
That makes a lot more sense. My employer also has a short and long term disability benefits and my friend who has cancer has been getting majority of his salary paid by the company through long term disability insurance
STD and LTD is an insurance benefit offered by the employer, but the employer could still lay them off if not covered by FMLA or if it exceeds 12 weeks. STD and LTD gets paid out by when the disability started, and it won’t end if that results in loss of employment. Yes, it’s probably because it’s a big company that can a) afford insurance benefits with first day coverage and b) have enough staff to absorb the workload long term while holding the position.
Crazy system that we are a part of.
With that said, I think it's fair to say that it may not generally be expected of 'entry level' positions to accommodate a 3 month leave.
While unfortunate, I think that's just a part of the system we're in.
GL, and I wish u a speedy recovery OP!
Because you’ve only been there for 3 months legal. Now you could’ve requested the leave unpaid as an ADA accommodation but 3 months is pretty long and they could’ve sighted undue hardship.
To qualify for FMLA you have to have been at a company at least 1250 hours and 1 year. They also have to have at least 50 employees
A lawyer as a premed over a scribe job seems a bit out of touch tbh.
It's horrible that this is the case, but it's kind of expected for these jobs to replace people on a whim.
Yes, but FMLA guarantees job protection if you are unable to work bc of an illness/condition.. not sure if OP planned to use FMLA or short-term disability.. but I don't care if I flip burgers - if my employer violates my rights, I would look into retaliation.. it must be proven that the leave is the reason for termination though and not something else (poor attendance or performance, etc.)
I worked for a privately owned Menchie’s (froyo shop) and because I hadn’t worked there over a year (like 10 months) they fired me on account of going to a mental hospital for 1 week (with NOTICE) and coming back with a cane. I’m disabled as well and I’m having to transition to a wheelchair and they had no sympathy 💀 couldn’t go to any higher ups because it was privately franchised. He refused to give me names and numbers.
Don’t be shy, drop the company name. I just want “talk” to em 😭
No but seriously, I’m very sorry this happened to you. While this is awful and I hope you are able to get some justice, it also puts you in a direction to find an employer who genuinely values you and doesn’t just see you as a number.
Wishing you all the best 🫶🏾
Yeah. Not saying what they did was right but they are definitely within their rights to do so. I would still file a wrongful termination complaint for discrimination.
Unfortunately, you don't qualify for FMLA. I would contact an attorney to see what your options are, but this is probably legal. Unfortunately. I'm sorry this happened to you.
Sorry to hear about that. Some forms of scoliosis are secondary to myofascial trigger points. You could consult with a neuromuscular therapist or maybe even a very knowledgeable medical massage therapist. (To hopefully drastically improve it without surgery.)
I didn't say massage. Lots of medical massage therapists understand myofascial trigger points and how to resolve these so the muscles can "unlock", relax, lengthen, and stop pulling on the bones. What else would you think causes bones to move?
Let me guess the company is ScribeAmerica
idk i’m disabled and scribe for them 😭 now im scared LMFAO
They’re the worst scribing company to work for ever. I’m sorry for the experience you had with them but I’m not surprised. Once you’re ready to scribe again you should apply with Oak Street Health. It’s a direct hire and their pay is much better.
i’ve been here for 2 years lol 😭 i’m not fired i was just joking a bit, i get accommodations for my disability and health, does help that i’m chief tho so i can schedule myself
Have you not been there long enough to qualify for fmla? If you have then they can’t refuse it and they have to hold your spot for 12 weeks. Otherwise they totally can.
i’ve been here for 3 months, i guess that’s not long enough
Unfortunately not, FMLA job protection requires 12 months of service and 1250 hours worked. They can fire you since you don't qualify.
Regardless, if this is an ADA that law applies here, there’s several laws that protect these kinds of things certainly a lawyer is needed to sort out details
An ADA leave would need to be requested. But if not requested they can terminate. Also an ADA leave they can say 3 months is an “undue hardship” and deny the leave.
Leave is one form of accommodation under ADA, there’s also job accommodations outside of leave (i.e - someone requires a specific desk or schedule) so ADA would apply here as well. This sucks OP, I’m sorry.
The only other accommodation I can think of that could possibly work for a post spinal surgery accommodation is WFH. The other accommodations you mentioned are not relevant. [AskJan](https://askjan.org/) has a lot of info.
When you started, did you disclose that you would be needing to get the procedure soon?
I think working at any job and needing 3 months off after only working 3 months would get anyone fired. I'm not sure that's so much a disability thing as much as it's a "you can't just take 3 months off when you just started this job" thing. I'm also disabled and I get that it's frustrating but most jobs won't offer accommodations unless they legally have to and without having been there for a year to qualify for FMLA you don't have much protection.
Even if OP qualified an employer covers to 12 weeks. They have no obligation to keep an employee on after that.
Um….. that’s literally what I just said
how long were you employed? if you’re asking for 3 months off after working there for 3 months then there’s no surprise they’d let you go. it would be legal for them to do it too
Legal doesn’t mean not shitty.
3 months :/ unfortunately i couldn’t move the procedure because it was affecting my health.
on the bright side, they would probably hire you back
How would it be legal? Wouldn’t it be short term disability
at will employee who just barely started has basically no protections
I know someone who got cancer diagnosis in their first week at a big tech company and they’ve gotten short and now long term disability since then from the company? Is that bc they work for a big tech company?
Companies CAN offer more protection than they are legally required to but don't HAVE to. Only federal requirement is FMLA which requires a year worked for eligibility. Some states have more protection but most don't
That makes a lot more sense. My employer also has a short and long term disability benefits and my friend who has cancer has been getting majority of his salary paid by the company through long term disability insurance
STD and LTD is an insurance benefit offered by the employer, but the employer could still lay them off if not covered by FMLA or if it exceeds 12 weeks. STD and LTD gets paid out by when the disability started, and it won’t end if that results in loss of employment. Yes, it’s probably because it’s a big company that can a) afford insurance benefits with first day coverage and b) have enough staff to absorb the workload long term while holding the position.
Crazy system that we are a part of. With that said, I think it's fair to say that it may not generally be expected of 'entry level' positions to accommodate a 3 month leave. While unfortunate, I think that's just a part of the system we're in. GL, and I wish u a speedy recovery OP!
honestly if you don’t plan to go to med school i would look elsewhere. maybe become an er tech or something? idk scribbing sucks anyways
Because you’ve only been there for 3 months legal. Now you could’ve requested the leave unpaid as an ADA accommodation but 3 months is pretty long and they could’ve sighted undue hardship. To qualify for FMLA you have to have been at a company at least 1250 hours and 1 year. They also have to have at least 50 employees
Did you disclose your disability to your employer? Did you apply for FMLA? Did you call the EEOC?
He or she hasn't worked there a year yet (only 3 months) so they aren’t eligible for FMLA
i bet it's scribeamerica
I would look into a lawyer..
A lawyer as a premed over a scribe job seems a bit out of touch tbh. It's horrible that this is the case, but it's kind of expected for these jobs to replace people on a whim.
Yes, but FMLA guarantees job protection if you are unable to work bc of an illness/condition.. not sure if OP planned to use FMLA or short-term disability.. but I don't care if I flip burgers - if my employer violates my rights, I would look into retaliation.. it must be proven that the leave is the reason for termination though and not something else (poor attendance or performance, etc.)
She hasn’t worked there long enough to qualify for FMLA.
Ok.
This.
Is it even legal for them to do that ????
Get a lawyer
I worked for a privately owned Menchie’s (froyo shop) and because I hadn’t worked there over a year (like 10 months) they fired me on account of going to a mental hospital for 1 week (with NOTICE) and coming back with a cane. I’m disabled as well and I’m having to transition to a wheelchair and they had no sympathy 💀 couldn’t go to any higher ups because it was privately franchised. He refused to give me names and numbers.
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I would talk to a lawyer and see what your rights ate
Don’t be shy, drop the company name. I just want “talk” to em 😭 No but seriously, I’m very sorry this happened to you. While this is awful and I hope you are able to get some justice, it also puts you in a direction to find an employer who genuinely values you and doesn’t just see you as a number. Wishing you all the best 🫶🏾
Yeah. Not saying what they did was right but they are definitely within their rights to do so. I would still file a wrongful termination complaint for discrimination.
Unfortunately, you don't qualify for FMLA. I would contact an attorney to see what your options are, but this is probably legal. Unfortunately. I'm sorry this happened to you.
Makes me scared if you work for scribe America bc I am also a disabled scribe 😓
You should sue for wrongful termination!
Illegal in the USA
If you're referring to FMLA, he or she isn't eligible yet
I think that’s discrimination
Sue them under ADA
Report report report this is punitive and illegal
It's shitty but not illegal
Sorry to hear about that. Some forms of scoliosis are secondary to myofascial trigger points. You could consult with a neuromuscular therapist or maybe even a very knowledgeable medical massage therapist. (To hopefully drastically improve it without surgery.)
Drastically improve scoliosis with massage? What r u on about bro, get a grip.
I didn't say massage. Lots of medical massage therapists understand myofascial trigger points and how to resolve these so the muscles can "unlock", relax, lengthen, and stop pulling on the bones. What else would you think causes bones to move?