OM lost his job today :(

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Registered: 04-29-2004
OM lost his job today :(
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Fri, 05-28-2004 - 7:56pm
I'm so heartbroken. My OM has been having problems with his throat, his esophagus is shrinking and he has to go have it stretched. Also has some other problems. He had to leave work today to see the dr. unexpectedly; when he returned they said he'd missed too much work lately and he was fired. He has only been in this job since Jan and it pays a LOT less than his former job. He is living alone now, paying his AND stbxW's bills, child support etc. I am so worried for him. And now who knows if he'll be able to come see me in 3 wks; he might need to get a refund from his airfare. I am so worried, nervous, heartsick.
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Registered: 03-07-2004
Sat, 05-29-2004 - 9:20am
Where does he live? I mean does he live in the USA? I didn't think an employer can fire/discriminate a worker for having health problems if he/she has a Dr.'s note. We had a worker where I work who had a standing Dr.'s note about her diabetes, that if her blood sugar was low, she called out. she actually has since quit since she found another job, which she says pays more, BUT, just as she was supposed to start this new job, she got really ill, and couldn't even start it until 2 weeks after she was originally supposed to! Just a thought, because obviously if he was fired/laid off he still will need Health Insurance, unless you live in Canada.
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Registered: 05-02-2003
Sat, 05-29-2004 - 10:01am
I think that is right- you can't be discriminated against for an illness. You should have him talk to someone if he really feels this happened. He probably also needs the health insurance so this will be important for him.

As far as the trip- I would not put pressure on him and tell him that whatever he does it is fine with you. Just try to be supportive. He will appreciate it.

tb