I know this probably isn't exactly the right place for this, but I'm hoping maybe someone can point me in the right direction.
My manager views time off requests as “suggestions” which are not guaranteed, whereas I view them as me informing her of dates/times when I will be unable to work, and it's her responsibility to schedule around that.
She used to be somewhat flexible when it came to trading shifts, but recently she's on some kind of power trip and won't approve any time off requests, won't allow me to trade shifts with a co-worker, etc.
I have a diagnosis that legally qualifies as an ADA protected disability. I want to change my availability so that instead of being completely open seven days a week, there is one specific week day when I'm unavailable for work. That way I can schedule doctors appointments etc and not have to get involved in this ridiculous drama of a power struggle every time I need a day off.
My company is a national corporation, but I haven't been there for a full year yet, so I don't think I qualify for FMLA. Any advice on how to request a reasonable accommodation? Do I talk to my doctor first or the store manager?
We have a union, but the local office is only open two days a week, during hours I'm usually at work, and I've never actually met my union rep, just another employee who is usually at the office on the few occasions I've been there.
So far, I haven't had to give my employer too many details about my specific medical history, but I have brought in doctors notes to the store manager for a couple of previous absences.
I'd appreciate any advice y'all can share.
Thanks!