Can I be terminated if my employer does not receive a Functional Abilities form filled out by my doctor. This is about accommodation issues, I already have submitted a note from doctor last year. They also are asking if this is a Real doctor's note ???? If she proceeds without this doctor's note and I have permanent medical issues, metal in my ankle, and permanent bladder on-going issues. I still am waiting to see a specialist. I go to the bathroom at least 10 times a day or more. I drink lots of water as I talk on the phones for 6 hours or more each day and it affects my vocal chords, voice. (Very taxing). I was on nexium but had to go off of it it caused wounds infections, bacterial growth etc. etc. 2 years of problems on PPI's. I have pictures to prove it and medical notes etc.

Hello,

Your employer is entitled to know what your medical restrictions are so that they can find a way to accommodate them. Not all medical issues require an accommodation.

Your doctor does not have to provide your employer with a diagnosis but must provide your restrictions. For instance, you may need to be able to go to the bathroom more often than your colleagues and require an accommodation to be able to do that without penalty.

Your ankle problem may require you to not be on your feet for too long. But if you have a a seated job, this may not be something that needs to be accommodated. Your doctor would know best.

Best practices would be for your employer to provide you with a job description and a functional abilities form to take to your doctor to fill out. If you don't provide your employer with the form they may not need to accommodate you based on the doctor's note you provided if it is unclear as to what your restrictions are. You should get the form filled by your family doctor while you wait to get one filled by the specialist and let your employer know when they can expect each form.

Regards,

Lluc Cerda
Lawyer