What is the name of your state? Iowa
I have worked at my employer for nearly 6 years. About four months after I started, I developed an irritating disorder on my hands. I asked the nurse about it, she said it was probably just from changing my baby's diapers and washing my hands too much. A few months later, I went to a dermatologist. She said the same thing that the nurse at work said and gave me some creams and ointments to use. I struggled with this for a few more years and decided to see another dermatologist. He said the same thing, but included stress in the reason and suggested that it may never go away. After a few treatments with him, he suggested that I see an allergist. The allergist did some testing and found that I am allergic to Colophony (found in pine wood and adhesives) which I use daily at work. He also diagnosed my skin disorder as dyshidrotic eczematous dermatitis - worsed by sweating caused from wearing gloves (at work). I told my manager at work. It took him a week to find a place for me. I asked to talk to HR as I realized my job possiblities were extremely minimal. It's been three weeks and I haven't heard a word from HR. The new job they gave me is not satisfactory to me. I chose the job I had before because I liked the area, the manager and the hours. None of that is true at the new job. My questions are. . .do I have to just be satisfied for the next 32 years with the job they gave me if I want to retire from there (which is what my plans were)? Is there any type of compensation due to me if I decide to leave because of this? What are my rights as an employee - I'm not going to get any straight answers from my employer.
I have worked at my employer for nearly 6 years. About four months after I started, I developed an irritating disorder on my hands. I asked the nurse about it, she said it was probably just from changing my baby's diapers and washing my hands too much. A few months later, I went to a dermatologist. She said the same thing that the nurse at work said and gave me some creams and ointments to use. I struggled with this for a few more years and decided to see another dermatologist. He said the same thing, but included stress in the reason and suggested that it may never go away. After a few treatments with him, he suggested that I see an allergist. The allergist did some testing and found that I am allergic to Colophony (found in pine wood and adhesives) which I use daily at work. He also diagnosed my skin disorder as dyshidrotic eczematous dermatitis - worsed by sweating caused from wearing gloves (at work). I told my manager at work. It took him a week to find a place for me. I asked to talk to HR as I realized my job possiblities were extremely minimal. It's been three weeks and I haven't heard a word from HR. The new job they gave me is not satisfactory to me. I chose the job I had before because I liked the area, the manager and the hours. None of that is true at the new job. My questions are. . .do I have to just be satisfied for the next 32 years with the job they gave me if I want to retire from there (which is what my plans were)? Is there any type of compensation due to me if I decide to leave because of this? What are my rights as an employee - I'm not going to get any straight answers from my employer.