My corporate job is requiring us to return to the office. We have been fully remote since the pandemic started. I talked to a coworker who has severe anxiety and is going to try to get a reasonable accommodation letter from her Dr to submit to occupational health to get approved to work remotely full time. She said our supervisor has been fully supportive for this. That got me thinking about my own health issues. I haven’t been officially diagnosed (requires surgery) but I have seen an endometriosis specialist who suspects that I have it. I have a medical history of chronic reproductive health issues and debilitating pain that I’ve suffered with for most of my life. Remote work has been a life saver for me.
Has anyone done something similar for their jobs and got it approved? My employer has this option for “associates with a disability” and would allow modified work hours, leaves, or working remotely. There’s no definition of disability here. I’ve heard of people doing this who have chronic migraines and need to take extended time off. Thank you!