- Jurisdiction
- Illinois
Hi,
I work for a major dialysis company. For 5 years until July of last year I worked full time in a Chicago outpatient center working a consistent 1pm-10pm shift. I thought the grass might be greener in the acute dialysis side and transferred within the company. I struggled with the lack of routine in this position and went on medical leave in February after being hospitalized for appendix removal and a new diagnosis of depression/anxiety. I was covered by STD during this time. My MD gave me a return to work date of 5/1 and a medical accommodation request that I return to chronic dialysis with a set start time as I used to have (any shift). I have been in limbo since this time with no work/pay/STD. HR made aware of accommodation request in February. Some bullet points
-Turned in my acute dialysis equipment before 5/1 estimated return to work date
- HR says that work accommodation probably could not be met due to all new hires in chronic dialysis being required to work rotating shifts due to patient need. However, I was not let go, they said I could communicate within the company, they said they would look. Was told to possibly extend leave. I did not do this since I had a return to work document. The rotating shifts requirement was verified by my own research contacting managers in Chicago and the recruitment department. However, internal job searches outside Chicago show postings asking for specific shifts.
-Not covered by my STD plan as I am able to return to work with accommodation.
-Recently amended accommodation form to say I can work rotating shifts at a chronic clinic. However, all transfers still need to go through HR and was told I can not apply online. I did meet with one manager on Monday, but I was told more steps were needed such as meeting with her manager. Communication attempts with her and HR rep have been unsuccessful since Monday.
Basically, I have been in limbo since the start of May with no form of income even though I have been willing to return to work. I did contact a lawyer who said she would help me with accommodation request for $2000 which I can not afford. I get the feeling I am just being strung along until I quit. Any advice would be appreciated.
I work for a major dialysis company. For 5 years until July of last year I worked full time in a Chicago outpatient center working a consistent 1pm-10pm shift. I thought the grass might be greener in the acute dialysis side and transferred within the company. I struggled with the lack of routine in this position and went on medical leave in February after being hospitalized for appendix removal and a new diagnosis of depression/anxiety. I was covered by STD during this time. My MD gave me a return to work date of 5/1 and a medical accommodation request that I return to chronic dialysis with a set start time as I used to have (any shift). I have been in limbo since this time with no work/pay/STD. HR made aware of accommodation request in February. Some bullet points
-Turned in my acute dialysis equipment before 5/1 estimated return to work date
- HR says that work accommodation probably could not be met due to all new hires in chronic dialysis being required to work rotating shifts due to patient need. However, I was not let go, they said I could communicate within the company, they said they would look. Was told to possibly extend leave. I did not do this since I had a return to work document. The rotating shifts requirement was verified by my own research contacting managers in Chicago and the recruitment department. However, internal job searches outside Chicago show postings asking for specific shifts.
-Not covered by my STD plan as I am able to return to work with accommodation.
-Recently amended accommodation form to say I can work rotating shifts at a chronic clinic. However, all transfers still need to go through HR and was told I can not apply online. I did meet with one manager on Monday, but I was told more steps were needed such as meeting with her manager. Communication attempts with her and HR rep have been unsuccessful since Monday.
Basically, I have been in limbo since the start of May with no form of income even though I have been willing to return to work. I did contact a lawyer who said she would help me with accommodation request for $2000 which I can not afford. I get the feeling I am just being strung along until I quit. Any advice would be appreciated.
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