Reasonable Accommodation Help/Advice
Has anyone dealt with a reasonable accommodation process at work where things seemed to be handled outside the official system/process?
I was previously approved for a telework accommodation and it was documented that it improved my productivity/work performance. Later, I was asked to submit updated medical documentation by a certain deadline. I missed the deadline because I’ve been between doctors and struggling to get appointments while working full time with limited PTO.
My accommodation was then stopped and I was told to return to office full time. Now I’m being told I should withdraw the original request and submit a brand new one, even though the request still shows as pending in the system and an RA coordinator told me I could continue the existing request with updated documentation.
I already emailed management + the RA coordinator two weeks ago stating that I’m not withdrawing and want the formal process to continue, but I never received a response back from management.
Would it be reasonable/professional to send a follow-up email:
- reiterating I’m not withdrawing
- requesting an interim extension while updated medical docs are pending
- attaching prior approval memos and asking they be uploaded into the official system for recordkeeping
- and requesting a formal decision so I can appeal if needed?
Just trying to make sure I’m handling this appropriately and not overstepping.
Mental health declining with physical symptoms manifesting from stress. Extreme vertigo. Dysautonomia.