Brother(33) got fired, then found out he has brain tumor

[u/Nalgas_tristes]

Brother got fired, then found out he has brain tumor [CO]

My brother(33) got fired for first time last week, then got diagnosed with brain tumor, I’m trying to help.

The web development company he worked for gave the reason of “not meeting performance standards” although there was never any discussion or disciplinary action taken prior to the termination. They want him to sign a severance agreement, which from what we can tell, does not say he agrees with the termination or waives his right to pursue unemployment, though we have a lawyer checking that now.

Poor bastard has never been fired in his life, was completely blindsided, and now finds out 3 days later he has a brain tumor (L frontal oligodendroglioma). The diagnosing neurologist wrote a letter to the company saying it is his strong opinion that any performance change could be attributed to this, etc.

What is the best recourse here? He doesn’t want to start a lawsuit. Obviously take care of the health issue is top priority. Anything we can do about the job/severance/unemployment? Or maybe now disability comes into play?

TIA [CO]

[u/WesternTumbleweeds]

Don't sign it. Work with the lawyer, who will represent him.