Discrimination, Surgery, and Standing Up for My Rights
I never imagined I’d have to share this, but I’m speaking up.
While working at Frito-Lay Lay PepsiCo I faced discrimination for having a disability. On a family vacation, I had an accident that led to cervical spine surgery.
When I returned to work, despite having a doctor’s note excusing me the week of the Safety Banquet (which I usually help lead and am the speaker), I was bedridden and in the ER with thoracic spine pain. HR told me I wasn’t doing my job when I returned to work and forced me out.
I was harassed, discriminated against, and ultimately lost my job — even though I should be on long-term medical leave.
After months of appointments and trips to KU Med in Kansas City-I just had thoracic spine surgery. Now, instead of focusing on recovery, I’m unemployed and fighting for justice.
I’m sharing this not for sympathy, but to say:
Know your rights. Speak up. Hold companies accountable.
No one should face discrimination while fighting for their health.
I stand with anyone going through this. Let’s push for change.
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