Settlement Release Terms
Hello, All - I have a call in to my attorney but I wanted to get a general opinion: I’m in the process of settling my workers comp case. In the settlement agreement/ release, it states that I can’t file for any other disputes; specifically, wrongful termination. I was shorted shifts after my injury until I was terminated. I did not attend the termination meeting because I was a good, long-term employee without any write-ups so whatever reason they came up with to fire me was bogus. (Yes, I know I’m in Florida, which is a right-to-work state.)
I feel that I have enough on my employer to file for an age-discrimination complaint with EEOC. I doubt it will go anywhere but I retain my right to file. From my understanding, workers comp is for lost wages & medical; the money from this settlement is going to cover that. I do not agree to release my former employer from ALL claims; just the ones involving my work injury.
Am I being pedantic about this?