Hi. I have a question about disability. I'm an RN whose time working may be limited unfortunately. What responsibility does my employer have to make disability accommodations for me? If I cannot perform my job using any assistive devices, how can accommodations even be made? People often tell me that my employer has to make provisions for my handicap but how is that possible? Do they have to offer me a different position as an RN or can they offer any job even if it's at a much lower pay or can they say sorry you can't work here anymore?
I was on long term disability after a relapse in 2011 and it took me three years to build my hours back up. They kept my hours for me as I made my way back. It's now been about one year and I'm struggling more. The last time my relapse was sudden but now things are gradually worsening. Is it a good idea to speak to someone or wait and see how long I can keep going? I don't want the decision to work taken away from me if I say something.
I was on long term disability after a relapse in 2011 and it took me three years to build my hours back up. They kept my hours for me as I made my way back. It's now been about one year and I'm struggling more. The last time my relapse was sudden but now things are gradually worsening. Is it a good idea to speak to someone or wait and see how long I can keep going? I don't want the decision to work taken away from me if I say something.
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