Ask HN: Non-US Fired after bipolar depression shared with HR. Can they fire me?

Re:Ask HN: Non-US Fired after bipolar depression shared with... by pkaye on Tuesday February 02, 2021 @02:20PM (#26005316)

Here is what I could find.

https://askjan.org/articles/Applying-the-ADA-in-a-Global-Eco...

> To determine whether the ADA applies to employment in foreign countries, you must look at both the employee and the employer. The employee must be a U.S. citizen; foreign employees working in foreign countries have no protection under the ADA. In addition, the employer must be a covered entity (at least 15 employees) and must be of American nationality or, if foreign, controlled by an employer of American nationality.

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Re:Ask HN: Non-US Fired after bipolar depression shared with... by ensignavenger on Tuesday February 02, 2021 @02:34PM (#26005481)

Many states also have laws similiar to the ADA, so the OP needs to determine which jurisdiction applies, and see if there is a rule in that jurisdiction, which may not exclude foreigners.

In addition, OP will need to be able to prove that they were fired because of their disability. OP should keep copies of any communication or other evidence they have, and contact a lawyer ASAP if they wish to pursue this.

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