Each state will have its own regulations. According to the Americans With Disabilities Act, an employer is required to make reasonable accommodations for someone who is 'handicapped'. Thats a very broad statement and can be interpreted in many different ways. If your job involved talking, say for example a telemarketer and you couldnt speak then you would not be able to do that job any longer and I couldnt imaging what accommodations would be made to enable you to still be employed as a telemarketer. Reasonable accommodations would mean things like a special chair, keyboard or desk for someone who has carpal tunnel. Bottom line is if an employer wants to fire someone they will find a reason to do it.

I am a former union steward and also was in charge of hiring and firing for many years. Ive seen both sides of this and been thru many meetings and trainings on this plus Ive attended unemployment hearings. Your question is exactly why its never a good idea to share too much of your medical history with your employer. Always CYA!

Sure hope you do not find yourself in this position in a few weeks!!!