Hi everyone,
I have been living with vestibular neuritis since 2014 and have been working remotely as a software engineer almost full-time ever since. Work was stable until recently, when the company asked me to re-submit my medical paperwork in order to continue working from home and using personal devices such as a large monitor (to reduce eye strain and dizziness).
The problem is that they send a long questionnaire with questions like “What limitations affect work performance?” or “How would your doctor suggest improvements?” – which my doctor frankly said they could not answer due to legal concerns and not knowing the specifics of the job. This doctor is extremely reputable and is currently very difficult to reschedule (4–6 month wait).
I feel caught between an unrealistic administrative requirement from my employer and a healthcare system that does not support this type of paperwork. I am considering hiring an attorney to defend my ADA rights.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? How do I get through this without burning out? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
Hi Tap Road,
I have been living with vestibular neuritis since 2014 and have been working remotely as a software engineer almost full-time ever since. Work was stable until recently, when the company asked me to re-submit my medical paperwork in order to continue working from home and using personal devices such as a large monitor (to reduce eye strain and dizziness).The problem is that they send a long questionnaire with questions like “What limitations affect work performance?” or “How would your doctor suggest improvements?” – which my doctor frankly said they could not answer due to legal concerns and not knowing the specifics of the job. This doctor is extremely reputable and is currently very difficult to reschedule (4–6 month wait).
I feel caught between an unrealistic administrative requirement from my employer and a healthcare system that does not support this type of paperwork. I am considering hiring an attorney to defend my ADA rights.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? How do I get through this without burning out? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
You already had a reasonable accommodation in place. The fact that they are re-evaluating it doesn't mean they can impose unrealistic barriers.
@bubblyeducate In my case- my prominent busy doctor had an RN admin asst that completed all required forms for ongoing accommodations. Maybe ask whom this might be. I also pre-filled said forms for their convenience as much as possible to include pertinent dates of last appts, assessments, scans, meds, symptoms, etc. Then the admin asst would have doc review and sign. He would sometimes edit to his liking but rarely the case. I am a healthcare professional that works from home 90% of the time due to my vestibular episodes. This arrangement has been a life saver for me! I wish you health and success with your place of work.
