Honestly, I think companies can get around this legally. My husband is a contract worker and he has missed a few days due to seizures. His reporting Manager knows about his Epilepsy.

Last week he pulled David aside and told him he wasn't working to his full potential and didn't feel David listened to directions. Give me a break - he's been doing financial reporting for about 5 years! He knows what he's doing (just a little slower these days due to meds) but he definitely know what he's doing.

So as a contract employee, I think they could easily let David go and tell them it was a business decision or that the position was phased out.