I am returning to work from maternity leave next week. I found out that they moved my office to a storage room in the basement. The room has no windows, no air flow, and it has a keypad to enter (it is meant to keep files). I am also isolated from everyone else in the office. I kindly requested a cubicle upstairs to be in an open space with access to natural light but this request was denied (they are saving them for new hires, apparently). What next?
- I can make an accommodation request based on depression. Pros: there is a legal obligation to accommodate. Con: I have to disclose that I have depression in a very toxic work environment, I would rather not share this information.
- I can make the argument that it is unsafe work condition. Con: This can drag out and there is a bit of a grey area, as they can retrofit/put an air purifier and keep me there.
- Do nothing, record this as evidence of harassment. (there are other instances) Con: I have to work in a storage room.
What should I do? Help.