Is it discrimination to ask a bipolar employee to step down/demote to a lower position because of their health
105987
I would have to know more details, but from the sounds of it I would have to say yes.
967240
You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
602906
you need a "mental" health day.\n\nyour boss wouldnt want you going crazy now would he!?
910915
It may be, but it probably is not sex discrimination.  Generally, if the employer applies the same pay practice to everyone on the same shift, then it is not discrimination.\n\nHowever, the leave laws and the disability discrimination laws may provide some assistance to you in your situation.
885858
Certainly can, certainly should.  Employer may report to state board.  State board will discipline. Sometimes suspend pending treatment.  Call your state Board for your states regs.
343170
I think it would be discrimination if you were qualified and they didn't hire you because you're overweight.  They could say they didn't hire you for another reason, and it might be hard to prove what the real reason was.
218475
Your concern for your fellow employee is very noble.It could be several things.I think you are wondering if he has a communicable disease(one you could catch)If he continues to be sick and won't help himself,you could express your concern to your human resource manager.There is only so much you can do.Good Luck
949416
If "you" feel that your superiors are being unfair in their reports about you and your co-workers are manipulating you......perhaps this isn't the organization for you.\n\nWhy stay someplace where you aren't happy?
1009339
Yes.  First steps is to ask the person to "stop" (this puts them on notice that their behavior is unacceptable).  If you've done this already - great.  Next if it continues, report the request for it to stop.  Next go to your manager and report it.  Go to HR and report it. Find out what steps you have to take to officially file a complaint with your company.  A work environment should NEVER be hostile, EVER!  Good Luck to you.
739322
I would arrange a "sit-down" with the supervisor to discuss your feelings and her "close supervision" of your work time.  Ask her why she has singled you out. Let her know that it is making you uncomfortable, and since other employees are aware of it, it is  coming awfully close to establishing a "hostile work environment", which is illegal, a form of sexual discrimination. Let her know that you have options (going to HR, filing a complaint with EEOC), which you don't want to utilize, but will if the situation does not change.\n\nLet her know that, beginning immediately, you will be keeping a log, recording any employment decisions, good and bad, time, date, person involved, witness, issues and reasons.
86225
Perhaps your employer has some sort of long- and/or short-term disability program.  With these, the patient usually receives some or all of his salary and benefits for the duration (or a substantial portion thereof) of his illness or treatment.  Best of luck to you and to your family during what must be a really tough time.
626921
Not hilarious but I did have a chuckle. If you liked that then I think you'll like these:\n\nNotice to Employees\n(Includes Part Time Workers) \nSICKNESS \nWe will no longer accept your doctors' statements as proof. We believe if you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to work. \nLEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SURGERY \nWe are no longer allowing this practice. As long as you are employed here, you will need all of whatever you have and should not consider having anything removed. We hired you as you are, and to have anything removed would certainly make you less than we bargained for. Anyone having operations will be FIRED immediately.\nPREGNANCY \nIn the event of extreme pregnancy, you will be allowed to go to the first aid room when the pains are FIVE MINUTES apart. IF it is false labor, you will have to take an hour's leave without pay. \nDEATH \nThis will be accepted as an excuse, BUT we would like two weeks notice, as we feel it is your duty to teach someone your job prior to . . . or after death. \nThis new benefit program started yesterday.\nThe Management\n\nHello. Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline\nIf you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly.\nIf you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2.\nIf you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6.\nIf you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so we can trace the call.\nIf you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a little voice will tell you which number to press.\nIf you are manic-depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press. No one will answer.\nIf you are anxious, just start pressing numbers at random.\nIf you are phobic, don't press anything.\nIf you are anal retentive, please hold.
535028
There are different laws for different states.  However in most cases it is illegal to fire an employee for medical reasons. Alot depends on employee/employer relations.  If employer is a real jerk, if they want to dismiss you they may allow you to come back, and then fire you shortly afterwards saying that you are not capable of handling work stress.  have you thought of contacting employer to ask them.  Also, i do not know your story, but 6 months is a long time to be off for depression. I am not being judgemental here but if after so long you are still dealing with such debilitating depression, you either need different meds, or a different Dr. that will be more helpful.  Maybe a different job that is just part time for awhile.  Working gives a person something to do and it is healthier for depresion to go to work and keep your mind off your fears and problems.  Sitting at home all the time dwelling on problems really is no good for you at all.  Good Luck!
94687
You can be asked questions which will help the employer decide on your qualifications for the position.  \n\nYou cannot be asked questions about matters which might form the basis for a claim of illegal job discrimination.  For example, you should not answer questions concerning your age, your religion, your sexual preference, your marital status or your national origin.  Your prospective employer may not discriminate against you based on a handicap or disability unless it pertains to a bona fide occupational qualification.  Otherwise, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations on the job.  For example, if you are unable to lift because of disability and lifting is part of the job (like a dock worker), that disbability may preclude you from getting the job.  On the other hand, extreme nearsightedness may not be a reason to discriminate for an office worker who can use a magnified computer screen.\n\nThis is by no means exhaustive but should give you a reasonable idea.
1130091
She might have broken a law in saying something about your personal life on the job. Spend your week-end researching the laws in your state. I know that Federal law prohibits your boss from discriminating against a behavior or social "disorder". It sounds to me like she might be the one that needs to go! I think that you should go to the woman on your own and discuss w/her your feelings on the situation. It might help to carry a recorder in case she tries to threaten your job or something. Good luck!
1147415
What's done is done.  It might be better to move forward in an informed manner.  If, however, you think that violations were made by your former employer, take them up with your state's labor board.  If not, chalk it up as a costly lesson, but a lesson nonetheless.\n\nYour condition is a chronic one.  A perfect fit for you would be an employer that has very liberal time off, as well as one whom offers great health benefits, and perhaps even optional long-term disability insurance.\n\nThose companies exist, but you really need to do your homework.  Don't just take the next job that somes along.  Rather, research companies in your area based on their rate of pay, benefits, time off, and leave policies, versus your skillset.  If you need ot improve your level of skills in order to qualify for a particular employer, then do what you must as your livelihood is at stake.\n\nI am unaware of other countries' employment policies.  If you are in the US, however, within the interview process the employer cannot ask you about the status of your health, although the application can ask if you have sufficient health to perform the job's requirements.  \n\nUntil 1999, I worked nine years for a state agency.  The pay was great--particularly in the latter years.  Benefits were very reasonable, plus I also took out additional optional disability insurance.  It paid me during the time I had to take off to have foot surgery.  I was also elibible for FMLA (the Family Medical Leave Act) because I have a number of chronic and deterioritive conditions as a result of being hit by a car several years prior to my employment.  I had to have my physician complete a BURN form, which outlined all of my pre-existing, chronic, intermittent conditions.  That way, if I had to call out sick when one of those problems flared up, I was not penalized.\n\nUpon leaving that state's employment and subsequently moving to Las Vegas, I found that employers are not as generous here, in terms of benefits.  A breathing problem developed last year (I had been working in a casino, and was exposed to cigarette smoke for nearly three years.), and the consequential bedrest triggered my back condition.  I tried to return to work, but was physically unable.  \n\nI wish you the best, and hope you find the right fit that is mutually beneficial.
917561
Well there's a difference here.. if you're referring to someone who is ill and asks another employee to come in for their shift, then I see no issue with that.  But if you just don't show up and ask someone who's already working to pick up the slack, then someone should inform the boss.  And... that person should say NO.