What is the name of your state? Texas
I would like to know what laws, if any, or what recourse is there for someone using the restroom frequently due to medication.
Recently, performance and statistics goals have been implemented based on adherence, conformance and performance. Our time is tracked by a phone we are logged into. If we use the restroom more than what is allotted in our goals, we are written up. If the guidelines are not met then the procedure would then be suspension and then termination. To avoid any further write-ups, it was required to obtain a letter from my doctor, based on the medication and condition I have which would cause me to use the restroom more frequently.
This letter has to be renewed every 90 days. Are employers allowed to dictate how often we can use the restroom? Is there any type of labor law that allows for an employee to use the restroom as needed without this affecting their performance etc...?
I would like to know what laws, if any, or what recourse is there for someone using the restroom frequently due to medication.
Recently, performance and statistics goals have been implemented based on adherence, conformance and performance. Our time is tracked by a phone we are logged into. If we use the restroom more than what is allotted in our goals, we are written up. If the guidelines are not met then the procedure would then be suspension and then termination. To avoid any further write-ups, it was required to obtain a letter from my doctor, based on the medication and condition I have which would cause me to use the restroom more frequently.
This letter has to be renewed every 90 days. Are employers allowed to dictate how often we can use the restroom? Is there any type of labor law that allows for an employee to use the restroom as needed without this affecting their performance etc...?