As far as short-term disability goes, yes, you can resign. The only conditions of the resignation would be based on your employment contract. Meaning, you may have to provide some weeks notes of resignation and therefore let STD know you are resigning.
In the US Disability is a protected class. You cannot be fired for the sole reason have a disability. You can be fired if the disabilities interferes with the essential functions of the job. An employer can refuse to hire a person in a wheelchair if the job is a maintenance worker that needs to climb ladders.
Disability discrimination at work your employer not providing reasonable adjustments that would help you to do your job. an employer withdrawing a job offer when they learn of your condition. your employer firing you due to disability-related absences. workplace bullying because you are disabled.
First, if you were terminated because you have a disability or your were treated differently than employees without a disability, then you could sue alleging that you were discriminated against in violation of the ADA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.
Disability discrimination (DD) is when an individual is treated differently, unfairly, or neglected due to their disabled status. This can take many forms, such as disparaging verbal statements, failing to provide reasonable accommodations at work, or terminating employment.
California laws protect you when you have a medical condition that impacts your ability to work. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employer discrimination based on actual or perceived medical conditions, including firing and other adverse employment actions.
Can Your Employer Fire You While on Disability? Your employer may not terminate you if you are on FMLA leave as long as you don't go over 12 weeks of FMLA leave per year. When you return from FMLA leave, your employer must employ you in your former position or one that is substantially similar.
Report discrimination to a local Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If the discrimination breaks both a state and federal law, the FEPA will also send your complaint to the EEOC. Use the EEOC's directory of field offices to find the FEPA near you.
File a complaint For more information, contact Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance at oshapliance@state.mn, 651-284-5050 or 877-470-6742.