fired due to disability

ricky_d · #1 03-01-2006, 01:04 PM

I was recently fired from my job as a plumber. I live in Ga. but was working in Al. I was instructed to move by hand 4 cast iron roof drains across a 8 story roof, over and under saftey wires & pull them up to the roof of the penthouse with a rope. I refused until I received help. I was fired & told I thought I was to good to work. I informed my supervisor of previous back injuries in which I've had 2 back surgeries at the time of my hire. I was told I would be provided with help with heavy items. I am disabled due to these surgeries. Do I have any recourse? There were approximately 25 - 30 other employees on the jobsite working for the same company.
Thanks for any help,
Rick

cbg · #2 03-01-2006, 01:20 PM

Was your supervisor aware of these back problems prior to firing you?

ricky_d · #3 03-01-2006, 01:31 PM

yes, he was the one who hired me.

cbg · #4 03-01-2006, 05:45 PM

If you believe that you were fired because of your disability you can file a complaint with the EEOC.

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