Employer asking me to resign because I'm epileptic - what should I do?

I have epilepsy and lately keep having seizures which has made it very hard for me to work as I get very sick. I missed 4 days of work and am in training and employer asked that I resign because I've missed too much training. I live in Nebraska which is a no fault state (they can let you go for any reason), but they're not letting me go, but asking for a letter of resignation. What should I do?

Definitely don't sign anything.

You are likely covered by federal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I think your employer is doing something highly illegal with the request and I wonder if you have just cause for a suit/file an employment discrimination claim against him (*I am not qualified to give legal advice*).

You need professional help: contact a free ADA specialist at 800-514-0301. http://www.ada.gov/

I'd also contact an attorney who is familiar with this kind of case. The ADA should be able to refer you.

There is nothing in a letter of resignation that could benefit you unless you actually want to resign.

There are many variables floating in the air in this issue such as whether there was a conditional period before you became a permanent employee, whether medical information was asked for and provided and whether your condition could be hazardous to yourself and/or your fellow employees. You should talk to an attorney who understands Nebraska Labor Law. In the meantime, don't handcuff your attorney by signing anything.

That's illegal. Report him to a labor board or something. I hope you didn't quit. Godd luck with your condition. My brother has epilepsy.