An open letter to the ACLU

Well damn....that all seems pretty pathetic. Personally I get VERY upset at those who use handicapped spots simply b/c they are to darn lazy to walk a few more steps...It's no wonder we have an obesity epidemic.

What about contacting your local office for the Federal Labor Board? Or the Disabilities ( I forget the actual agency name) which is also on a Federal level? If they terminated your employment simply over a handicapped parking space they are violating all kinds of laws.

Personally, I wouldn't take it sitting down. Even a call )or letter) to your local Congressman or State Legislator might be a huge step in the right direction.

 

You must write to the the editorial/opinion section of your local newspapers. Contact the editors and try to get face time so you can discuss an op-ed piece. Newspapers that are reluctant to allow opinion pieces that trash local businesses will usually jump at the chance to expose governmental agencies and their abuse of power. Public opinion can embarrass the 'bosses' of the officious 'little hitlers' and that's when you'll likely get favorable action.

If it's a slow news day, sometimes these little stories get national exposure. That's when you'll be truly avenged.

 

So sorry Tim about the job You certainly didn't deserve this by trying to be a good citizen and by warning those people about a possible fine.

 

Oh man, I'd go postal but that won't help much either. What is wrong with these people? I am hopping MAD!!!:boxing Nobody seems to care much about handicapped spots here either, until they get a hefty ticket! Good luck Tim.

 

So sorry to hear about your unfair treatment. As a disabled person you would already have more clout in the legal system (sort of a "protected class"). It also sounds like you were denied due process for simply speaking to someone in the parking lot. Talk about Little Hitlers. I would approach a TV station before the newspaper. There's something about a reporter and camera crew showing up to talk to your so-called supervisors that can be very intimidating. And since it's a public building they can't very well deny entrance to the media. It also gets the attention of their bosses. Once the higher-ups are made aware of what really transpired you may very well get your job back with apologies. One can hope. Best of luck.

 

Not here it isn't, if you're not handicapped you can't park there even for a minute. This is just wrong on so many levels and The Dept. of Labor should know better!

 

How thoughtful of them to time it to ruin your weekend. May their bedrooms be infested with bedbugs! :major

 

I agree with the above. Seek legal help.

Very sorry about you losing your job, especially like that! :tas

I believe in karma. The able bodied people that park in handicapped parking spots are asking to become handicapped in my opinion.

Good luck!

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that just sucks! bigtime!
if you're interested go here:http://www.khow.com/main.html
go to the troubleshooter show. he is on the radio live between 9am and noon
mountain time and you can listen to the show on your computer. You can also e-mail during the show. it is a national show and he loves stuff like this. maybe you can get something done. might be worth a shot.

 

couldn't type fast enough to get it all in. it is not okay for people to park in a handicap spot if they are just dropping off something or picking something up. it is illegal period, unless the person is handicapped and has a placard or his vehicles plates are handicap plates and that person is handicapped. drives me crazy. go here: http://www.handicappedfraud.org/index.php?mod=about
a lot of information.

 

Dude that really sucks. I hope everything works out for you.

 

I am so sorry to hear of this miscarriage of your rights Tim, as a disabled person myself i understand just how you feel when able bodied people park in the bays reserved for disabled, It is a personal grievance of mine as my wife is also disabled and we have 2 cards.
At our local supermarket they have 3 bays for disabled and invariably they are full but if you sit and wait for the occupants of the vehicles to return 7 times out of 10 they are able bodied and unfortunately the police here do not consider it a priority.

I hope you get all the help you deserve in righting this flagrant breach of human rights.

 

Damm tim sorry to hear this.
As said above, fight this all the way.
And as a wheelchair user myself, i think you done the right thing about the disabled the parking space.

 

Damn Tim that's awful,I suppose my sympathy wont help the situation or make you feel any better but I feel bad for you.

Best of luck sorting it out mate.

 

Not only were you wronged, but that you deserve full recompense for your trouble.

 

The campaign starts here:mad
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3241094659_b798bbcdc8_o.jpg

 

Just an idea, is there a local college newspaper in the area, they usually have an interest in human rights and if you get it in a local other papers pick it up. We have Northwestern here and like oldandconfusedagain thought, public pressure usually makes them rethink a issue.

 

We are all behind you tim.
Stand up to those bunch of :***

 

The lesson is that you did the right thing while they did the wrong thing.

Your disability counts for something. Don't be afraid to use it in your favor. Some TV video footage of you in your wheelchair outside the building where the goons fired you could be very helpful. Don't be reluctant to play the "victim" role here, because that's what you are: the victim of gutless, vindictive managers. Did they have something against you from earlier incidents? Were they looking for a reason to get rid of you? It would be nice if there was an employee-rights type lawyer who would take the case on a contingent fee (you pay nothing unless they win). Back pay, an apology, and a punitive settlement. Isn't there a department in your state government that stands up for workers' rights, especially handicapped workers' rights?

Here's one place you can call:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Equal Opportunity Employment (includes Americans with Disabilities Act)
Call 1-800-669-3362.

If you are a Veteran, the Veterans Administration can help.

Check your state government listings. :tas

 

That's good. That means you won't feel guilty when you get her fired for abuse of power, discrimination, and for being a total... well, I can't say it here or you might ban me, but it's a vulgar and deeply insulting word and it begins with a "c"

Above all, I'm glad to see you're not taking this laying down. Not that I expected you to, but all the same, it's nice to see someone stand up for their rights and fight back once in a while. Keep it up. :boxing

As for your printer ink for the ACLU letter, this might be an option? Oh, and here is the disability discrimination section of their website, if you are interested.

Go get them.

 

Good. See if you can borrow or rent one. It would make better video. :boxing

 

Fight it Bro! Just a suggestion, a walker makes you look innocent as hell. Can you use one for a photo shoot?

Just joking a bit. You are right. The handicap spot is not for deliveries, it is for the people that need it! I count myself lucky to not need that spot. Some messed up stuff is going on, get a lawyer.

 

Now now Mimsy. This is obviously the kind of person that gets lost in the alphabet, so anything after 'B' is wasted on her.

 

I cannot believe you WORK FOR the Department of Labor and this happened! WTF???? They're usually who I tell people to contact in cases like this.

http://www.eeoc.gov/contact.html would be your best bet for starters, but the DOL has several sections on their website with way more information than I have time to read, starting here: http://www.dol.gov/odep/index.htm

I would also contact your state DOL. All of them should be email-able to get the ball rolling, and the ball needs to roll ASAP.

You're not, by any remote chance, represented by a union, are you? They're good for stuff like this.

Edit:
Apparently I only read the first couple of posts before I went off, and I see you have already emailed the EEOC. :-D This just makes me so mad I could kick puppies.

 

So sorry TimW just saw this, I sincerely hope you get some sort of satisfaction. Is there even an ACLU anymore? You would think not the way people are abused these days.
Perhaps with new administrations there's hope.
Here in Armpit there a tv station with an investigating team. If nothing else the pure embarrassment of a situation at times will turn things around. Seems like you have to point out to people that things are not right, pity. Stupidity Rules
Good Luck Friend

 

Tim, bureaucracy takes it's time. I'd send an exact copy of your email by registered mail to them for backup. With proof of their signature of receipt they can't claim not having received your email and may come in handy at a later time.

Can imagine you're sitting on hot coals now, waiting for an answer. I feel for you.

 

I've been fighting with a dentist for such a ridiculous long time, have a bundle of registered mail receipts. Thinking I was ready for court I thought I better get an expert to look things over. Turned out the receipts mean nothing if signed by someone else (as mine are signed by the office manager).

 

I hope you get in touch with a good lawyer soon. Around here, they would be chomping at the bit for a case like that!

Again, good luck!

 

that's incredible, I can come up with some :***

 

Isn't there a local advocacy group or organization for either seniors (if applicable) or the handicapped? They may be able to help direct you.

 

You did the right thing, sometimes it seems like no good deed goes unpunished. Heck of a time to lose a job, seems like that is happening all to frequently to many of us lately. Turn up the pressure, and start networking, this is a good place to start. You are probably better suited for employment elsewhere, and now at least you know what kind of dirtbags you were working for. Sorry about your loss, mom says time heals all wounds, and that when one door closes another one opens.
djb
:wave

 

Sue their:kissmy....

Photos or video of ANYTHING related to the case are useful,but be careful
if it means returning to the area,get a friend to take 'em.

So sorry you have to deal with this,watching for updates.

 

This is really bugging me Tim! Can you get a written reason for termination? Can you get video or pictures of cars illegally parked in the handicapped spot? Especially with the license plates viewable.

If you can show that delivery company A parks in a handicapped spot on a regular basis, that would be good. Get lots of video/pictures, try to get the written reason for termination in a casual way, so you don't raise any suspicions. Think like an investigative reporter. You will need proof, and details. Heck, lie and tell them you are trying to milk the unemployment stuff, you are happy you got fired!

If you have any friends still employed there, see if you can get any written company policies on parking. Delivery people have no special rights on where they can park.

Once you get some evidence, find a good lawyer. And sue the Bas:***'s!

Be carefull, dot your i's and cross your t's because you are going to be fighting the government.

Good luck!

 

I was so shocked when I read this. I am so sorry TimW. There has to be something you can do.
All of the advice you have gotten so far is great. I hope you find a good lawyer.

 

I realize that laws vary from country to country but surely there is some sort of protection available for workers.
In Belgium you can only be dismissed instantly for 3 thing fighting (you and i both are out of that category) sexual harassment or theft and they come under the heading gross misconduct all other reasons for dismissal you are entitled to a written confirmation.
I can't help but feel you have fallen victim to a policy of reducing the number of employees in these times of financial hardship and you were an easy target.

This site can give invaluable help and it is available in various countries as i do not know your country of residence (guess USA)

http://www.brainguide.com/experts/dismissal-protection-law

I hope you get satisfaction.

 

Temp work or as needed is the pits, my stepson did that long ago and your not really considered an employee with anyone.
Another aspect in large companies hiring part time under a certain amount of hours with no obligation to offer benefits. How it is in Ca anyway, I realize states differ in their labor laws.
Have a labor board there Tim?