onix2009_2
07-21-2009, 06:26 PM
I have worked at my current employer for 4 years. I have been promoted 4 times since my hire, my last promotion a little over 1 year ago. Since my last promotion, I have been telling my supervisors that I could not effectively manage all of my client's accounts. I went so far as to map out minute for minute my day for several weeks. I presented it to them and asked where I could improve, what things I was doing could be eliminated, etc. When I first did this, they took away one client to free up about 40 minutes a day. However, since that time they have added approximately 9 more, several of which are busier. Their response has been that to them, my work load seems manageable.
I recently returned from vacation and was written up for the same problems that I have been explaining since before. I was threatened with termination if I continued to miss our internal deadlines, not contact clients in a timely fashion, etc. I admit that I have missed internal deadlines in order to not miss the strict state guidelines. During this meeting, I was told that I had 30 days to prove that I could effectively perform the duties of my job. They made it clear that they want to add additional clients to my workload. Verbally, they indicated that their reaction would be either Termination or Demotion. Interestingly, they emphasized that I am very good at my job and that they hear nothing but good things from my clients.
I have been treating and managing depression, anxiety and Attention Deficit Disorder since while I was in college. The more stress I feel to rush and get things done, the more I can't concentrate, which in turn makes me more stressed, depressed, anxious, etc. I have not told my employer this. I have tried to avoid it because I do not want to have the stigma follow me around for the rest of my life. Basically, I have been able to handle the stress but lately, it has gotten worse. I have been performing this job at this pay grade and level within the company for over a year.
I have done some basic research on the ADA but really have no real idea whether or not telling them at this point would do any good. If I do tell them, can they still demote and/or terminate me? If I do decide to tell them, what do I have to give them for proof? Would I have to open up my medical records? While they may have to "accommodate" would they be able to demote me (with a decrease in pay)? Is demotion an acceptale accommodation? How long would they have to accommodate?
Of course I know that Ohio is an "at will" state but it seems like my problem has been acceptable to them since my hire.
I'd appreciate any legal advice that any attorneys can give.
Thank you.
I recently returned from vacation and was written up for the same problems that I have been explaining since before. I was threatened with termination if I continued to miss our internal deadlines, not contact clients in a timely fashion, etc. I admit that I have missed internal deadlines in order to not miss the strict state guidelines. During this meeting, I was told that I had 30 days to prove that I could effectively perform the duties of my job. They made it clear that they want to add additional clients to my workload. Verbally, they indicated that their reaction would be either Termination or Demotion. Interestingly, they emphasized that I am very good at my job and that they hear nothing but good things from my clients.
I have been treating and managing depression, anxiety and Attention Deficit Disorder since while I was in college. The more stress I feel to rush and get things done, the more I can't concentrate, which in turn makes me more stressed, depressed, anxious, etc. I have not told my employer this. I have tried to avoid it because I do not want to have the stigma follow me around for the rest of my life. Basically, I have been able to handle the stress but lately, it has gotten worse. I have been performing this job at this pay grade and level within the company for over a year.
I have done some basic research on the ADA but really have no real idea whether or not telling them at this point would do any good. If I do tell them, can they still demote and/or terminate me? If I do decide to tell them, what do I have to give them for proof? Would I have to open up my medical records? While they may have to "accommodate" would they be able to demote me (with a decrease in pay)? Is demotion an acceptale accommodation? How long would they have to accommodate?
Of course I know that Ohio is an "at will" state but it seems like my problem has been acceptable to them since my hire.
I'd appreciate any legal advice that any attorneys can give.
Thank you.