Can a person be fired for having anxiety attack while on the clock.
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Can a person be fired for having anxiety attack while on the clock.
I was recently fired for having an anxiety attack while at the front desk of my
work. I have worked with the company for six years. This was the first time
this has happened, and it was a work related issue that brought the anxiety
attack on. State Washington City Seattle
Asked on July 17, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can be terminated for your behavior at work--like having an anxiety attack at the front desk, which can put off, intimidate, or worry coworkers and customers--even if the behavior is due to a medical or psychological condition or is due to a work-related issue. The simple and unfortunate fact is that employment is "employment at will": among other things, this means that an employee may be terminated for disruptive behavior at work regardless of cause.
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