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  1. #1
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    Default Re: Harassment After Disability Accommodation

    Seems to me it's worth considering that you don't rely on medication, but also talk with professionals about how to deal with stress (and that susceptibility to stress can be caused by other things ... things that may be causing your anxiety disorder).

    Not sure why they'd have to also make the graphic design person supervisor of a different dept. (except to justify an increase in money that they didn't have to give him in the first place regardless of how many jobs/duties he was assigned).

    I wouldn't presume that it is your disability that has caused this change. It may be that he didn't want to supervise anyone, let alone another dept. He may be having marriage or personal life troubles. Sounds like he has severe "issues" that have nothing to do with your disability, but rather you're a handy/convenient target.

    If your medical cert says that you may need to use time off due to a manifestation of the serious health condition (whether it was specifically named or not), and that this condition isn't something that will go away within the next six months, then it is what it is. If your GM knows why you left, then they aren't entitled to demand you come into work. You're free to file a complaint with the federal DOL.

    You're free to contact the police if you fear for your safety, and put the company on notice that you do.

    "I can't do this anymore."

    If that's true, then you quit and file for unemployment benefits stating that you believe it's a constructive discharge situation because the employer won't do anything about this person's behavior. Your health is more important than a job.

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    Default Re: Harassment After Disability Accommodation

    Thank you all for your input! CBG, I did inform the GM that I had to leave due to panic attack and was using my FMLA. This unfortunately was not the first time they've either told me to come back or tried to dissuade me from using my FMLA time on record. Thanks again for your input.

    Foster, thank you as well. I get additional help from my GP and I went to weekly therapy sessions for three years, just went to every other week for financial reasons. I don't just rely on medication and only take the xanax when absolutely necessary. There are other medical issues that factor in but they are being treated as well. My medical cert says I may need up to 8 hours per week either in a complete day or shortened day as necessary. This past week was the first time I considered getting the authorities involved. Unfortunately it just may come to that or as you said, I just quit. Very sad, I really like what I do. Thank you again for the input.

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    Default Re: Harassment After Disability Accommodation

    As someone with Panic Disorder...I know being physically and mentally busy is the best thing for me. You need to figure out which part works best for you, and find a job in that sector. Good luck to you.

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