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ragsy

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What is the name of your state? new jersey


What is the name of your state? New Jersey

Hello;
I have applied to the ADA due to having an epilepsy disability. I have been sucessful under the current medicine and Hope to continue wroking for another 3 years so that I can retire sucessfully. My employers have suggested that I visit a state Doctor in order to see if I can still perform my duties at my current position as a programmer/analyst with the state of new jersey. I have been 22 years within state employment.

My question is this. What is the impact of the State Doctor's part in this decision making. Can He actually tell personnel that I am/I am not qualified to work anymore or does he hand his report to the personnel dept for them to evaluate this and determine what to do to accomidate me. Should I bring documentation to the doctor'swith me?
If I am proven to have a disability that comes under ADA, Can I refuse to follow any of the accomodations decided on by personnel and offer one myself?
I was told that of the accomodations that are possible from Personnel, There are some that are only for insobordinate personnel and should not be used in my present case?

Thank you Don Rago
 


cbg

I'm a Northern Girl
The doctor does not make the final decision as to whether or not you are covered under the ADA. The company will no doubt listen to his recommendations but they are the ones who will make the determination.

Neither you nor the doctor may dictate what accomodation you are to have. The law requires that there be an "interactive process" between you and the employer which means that you are free to suggest an accomodation, but if you refuse the one that is offered by the employer and demand that you have the one YOU want, you can expect to be terminated, and it will be legal. You will be better off discussing the possibilities with your employer and accepting what they offer, as long as what they offer is even remotely feasible. If it proves, over time, not to be working, you can always bring the subject up again.
 

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