work accomodations
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:40 pm
I work for the state of Ohio. My work schedule had been 7a - 3:30p, with a 30 minute lunch, for a few years. this worked for me, because I could get home and get a nap in some afternoons, because if I let myself get too tired then I would have PLMW in the late afternoon and throughout the evenings.
Recently, the state of Ohio switched to "core business hours" and my schedule has changed to 8-5, with an hour lunch. (there are still some that come in at 7 - 4) This has increased my PLM and I don't feel that taking a nap that late is beneficial, so I talked to my doctor and he just put on a prescription paper for me to have an adjusted work schedule and to get off work no later than 4. I turned it in, had to fill out ADA work accomadation papers and turned them in, I had an opportunity to talk to the EEO officer and frankly, she isn't getting it, or she does get it and they aren't worried about after work. She just said they (the 3 person committee for accomodation requests) are reviewing it, they don't see where I am disabled, although she does see where I think sleep is a 'major life activity' - in addition, accomodations are to 'help people perform the essential functions of their job' and she does not see a problem with me doing my job.
What about my quality of life outside of work? Don't I have any rights to that? I was so frustrated, I went back to my desk and cried. Told a coworker it was like trying to get a doctor to understant 20 years ago! I should have just gone outside and talked to the brick wall!!
Any ideas out there? Suggestions?
Thanks!
Recently, the state of Ohio switched to "core business hours" and my schedule has changed to 8-5, with an hour lunch. (there are still some that come in at 7 - 4) This has increased my PLM and I don't feel that taking a nap that late is beneficial, so I talked to my doctor and he just put on a prescription paper for me to have an adjusted work schedule and to get off work no later than 4. I turned it in, had to fill out ADA work accomadation papers and turned them in, I had an opportunity to talk to the EEO officer and frankly, she isn't getting it, or she does get it and they aren't worried about after work. She just said they (the 3 person committee for accomodation requests) are reviewing it, they don't see where I am disabled, although she does see where I think sleep is a 'major life activity' - in addition, accomodations are to 'help people perform the essential functions of their job' and she does not see a problem with me doing my job.
What about my quality of life outside of work? Don't I have any rights to that? I was so frustrated, I went back to my desk and cried. Told a coworker it was like trying to get a doctor to understant 20 years ago! I should have just gone outside and talked to the brick wall!!
Any ideas out there? Suggestions?
Thanks!