My son was fired for situation that derived from Epilepsy. The company was aware of. It has been over 180 days. Is there anything that can be done?

Asked in Calhoun, GA on February 15, 2026 Last answered on March 20, 2026

His epilepsy causes memory loss, and he had 1 incident where he failed to let them know when he pulled a muscle. Which, for one, he had no remembrance of and did not really realize he pulled a muscle, since he unloaded boxes for a living, sore was sore most nights, then a second incident concerning an ankle issue they were aware of. Still, they said he should have told them about it before leaving. Again, his memory issue was the reason he didn't say anything, and the fact that they knew of this prior. He did have one valid incident. Which usually would not have ended in termination. His boss expressed regret that it had exceeded the requirements. 

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Lisa York Bowman
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Lisa York Bowman

Atlanta, GA
York Bowman Law LLC 678-954-3633
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The EEOC deadline is 180 days  for private employees and 300 days for state employees under some limited circumstances.  If you are beyond these deadlines, then you have lost your right to purse the claim.  

March 20, 2026

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