What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin.
I was terminated from employment for missing 8 scheduled work day's in a row without calling. I had previously been given a five day suspension for not calling in and missing 1 scheduled work day. At the time of suspension I was informed that a mental health evaluation was highly recommended. This was noted on my suspension. I did do this and was placed inpatient and was given a medication and treatment plan for Bipolar Depression and was told by my Psychiatrist that I was now considered a person with disability. When I returned to work I had a discussion with my employer that I was now on a medication that would require a more stable work schedule, I worked in a power plant that operated on 24/7/365 schedule and working all 3 shifts during a work schedule was fairly common. After this conversation my schedule got considerable worse and I was not able to take my medication with any regularity, resulting in a full blown recurrence of my worse symptoms which were isolation, panic attacks, and fear of social contact. This led to my staying in bed for over 7 days not answering the phone or door and feeling no self worth. My crazy work schedule was considered a mitigating circumstance in my initial attacks due to the lack of any normal schedule or sleeping patterns. I was deigned unemployment benefits and have appealed. I submitted a letter from my Doctor stating that I am disabled and with the medication I was taking a lapse in taking this medication would most likely result in a recurrence of symptoms. What else can I do? I had good reviews from my employer up until the attacks.
I was terminated from employment for missing 8 scheduled work day's in a row without calling. I had previously been given a five day suspension for not calling in and missing 1 scheduled work day. At the time of suspension I was informed that a mental health evaluation was highly recommended. This was noted on my suspension. I did do this and was placed inpatient and was given a medication and treatment plan for Bipolar Depression and was told by my Psychiatrist that I was now considered a person with disability. When I returned to work I had a discussion with my employer that I was now on a medication that would require a more stable work schedule, I worked in a power plant that operated on 24/7/365 schedule and working all 3 shifts during a work schedule was fairly common. After this conversation my schedule got considerable worse and I was not able to take my medication with any regularity, resulting in a full blown recurrence of my worse symptoms which were isolation, panic attacks, and fear of social contact. This led to my staying in bed for over 7 days not answering the phone or door and feeling no self worth. My crazy work schedule was considered a mitigating circumstance in my initial attacks due to the lack of any normal schedule or sleeping patterns. I was deigned unemployment benefits and have appealed. I submitted a letter from my Doctor stating that I am disabled and with the medication I was taking a lapse in taking this medication would most likely result in a recurrence of symptoms. What else can I do? I had good reviews from my employer up until the attacks.
