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Does anyone have any resources or advocate resources for an employer trying to tell me they may not honor my ADA accommodations?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX

Note: I'm being threatened with corrective action for forgetting aspects of my job and slow performance.

September 10
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A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member sounds like you should contact a lawyer who deal with disabilities. Living with an autoimmune disease and the stress of possibly losing your job can trigger flares. Please contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Also, EEOC may be able to help you.

September 10
A MyLupusTeam Member

Get Vocational Rehabilitation to do a workplace evaluation and recommend accommodations. If a doctor can write you a letter too, it will definitely be helpful. Texas is a right to work state and and at will state, but discrimination based on disability can still land your employer in court. Definitely push the accommodations first using a state/federal agency like Voc Rehab. Rehab Engineering at Voc Rehab can provide better seating, etc. too and recommendations to accommodate your disability. When they employer refuses and/or tries to let you go at this point, it makes winning in court easier. Your lawyer will file paperwork with the EEOC first, but getting a government agency to stipulate accomodations definitely will help your case.

September 10
MyLupusTeam

That sounds incredibly stressful, and it's important to know that you have rights here. Lupus-related cognitive symptoms like memory issues and slower performance are recognized as valid reasons for workplace accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Here are some resources that can help you push back Show Full Answer

That sounds incredibly stressful, and it's important to know that you have rights here. Lupus-related cognitive symptoms like memory issues and slower performance are recognized as valid reasons for workplace accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Here are some resources that can help you push back and advocate for yourself:

- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): File a charge or get guidance at eeoc.gov or call (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Free, confidential guidance on ADA rights at askjan.org or (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)
- Disability Rights Advocates: A nonprofit legal center at dralegal.org
- Your state's Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organization: Each state has one — find yours at acl.gov
- An employment attorney: Many offer free consultations for ADA-related cases It's also worth asking your rheumatologist or healthcare provider to connect you with a social worker who can help you navigate conversations with your employer. Document everything — emails, meetings, and any corrective action notices — as this will be important if you need to escalate your case.

You shouldn't have to fight this alone, and the law is on your side. 💙

September 10

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