If the EEOC has filed charges against my employer for retaliation and discrimination, what can I expect??

Question

My employer knew I had an anxiety disorder, yet piled more and more responsibility on me (made me #2 in the company) and I went home at lunch with an anxiety attack. I went to the doctor directly and had blood work done then went fishing. My employer found out I went fishing after the doctor visit and was absolutely livid. He gave me a week off with no pay claiming I did not put the company first. Upon my return from the disciplinary leave he asked me to go golfing. On the golf course we got into a huge verbal battle over the fishing trip. He fired me the next day. On that same day I received the results from the blood work and found out I had a terminal illness that contributed to the anxiety. During my appeal process to retain my job, they disregarded the results and upheld my firing. The EEOC filed charges for retaliation and discrimination against an American with a disability or ADA. We must now go to mediation and the EEOC is requesting my job back and back pay. If the company declines what can I expect after that. I am aware that the EEOC will issue a "right to sue" document but what is it worth and can the company offer a settlement during mediation?

Answer 1

I would have fired you too, hope your former employer is successful in defending itself.