Legal Question in Disability Law in Massachusetts

im goin through a depatment of discrimination case in which my former employer had fired me due to a heart attack i had from a sickness called myrocardious and when recovered was fully able to go back to work with no restrictions or limitations. i went through the department of discrimination after they fired me and the dept of discrimination came back in my favor. I now hae to go to a meeting with them. Someone called me from the dept and told me to come up with a number. Im confused. do i count all my wages up to this date?


Asked on 6/28/11, 8:12 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Green Law Offices of Christopher F. Earley

That is one way of doing it. However, you are always better having an attorney represent you, as the former employer usually comes up with more money. Please feel free to contact me if you would like some assistance.

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Answered on 6/28/11, 8:15 am
William Harrington Law Office of William T. Harrington

Sounds like you are before the MCAD and, perhaps, it has found probable cause and now the MCAD wants to see if the matter can be resolved. You are entitled to recover for emotional distress damages as well as lost wages, and your lost wages will extend into the future if you have not been able to obtain a new job.

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Answered on 6/28/11, 8:48 am
Craig J. Tiedemann Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

There are various elements of damages (in addition to back wages) you might be due depending on the circumstances. While congratulations are certainly in order for your good work getting to this point, it is likely you would recover substantially less if unrepresented than if you had an attorney in place to vigorously press all applicable damages elements and argue in favor of a better settlement/result. Usually, the fee paid to an attorney from any recovery is worth it, because the attorney often substantially increases the value of the case and any ultimate award.

I have cases like this in MCAD presently and would be pleased to discuss your case with you without obligation. Chances are good this case could be handled on a contingency fee basis, no attorney fee unless you recover a settlement, judgment or other money award. Good luck.

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Answered on 6/29/11, 1:02 pm


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