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How do I ask for a reasonable accommodation without losing my job?

CAwillow_oak1 month ago

Anxiety disorder under treatment. Want to request remote work as accommodation. Worried it'll be held against me.

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Folake Okeke avatarFolake OkekeVerified Attorney1 month ago

ADA / state FEHA-equivalent law requires employers to engage in an 'interactive process' once you request an accommodation. Steps that protect you: (1) Submit the request in writing — email is fine — with specific words 'I am requesting a reasonable accommodation under the ADA for a medical condition.' That magic-words framing triggers the process. (2) Get a one-page note from your provider stating you have a covered condition and what accommodation is requested (don't disclose the diagnosis to HR — your provider's note is enough). (3) Be willing to engage in dialogue — employer can offer alternatives if remote work is genuinely not feasible. (4) Document any retaliation. Retaliation for requesting accommodation is itself an unlawful act. Worth a consultation if there's already friction.

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