Posted by Willow on May 4, 2003, at 12:22:51
In reply to Re: Stunned at my return to work meeting!!!, posted by whiterabbit on May 2, 2003, at 20:22:51
MaryHelen
First, I would like to congrajulate you on having the strength and insight to get to this point. I can only imagine the journey you've been through.
I'm in Ontario, Canada, so the laws that apply up here may not concern you if you are in the States. If you have a union representing you it is difficult to get a lawyer involved, but perhaps you could get one to define your rights for you, since your union hasn't done so. Also, I think a good idea would be to write down all individual's names involved; ask for the correct spelling of their names, who they represent, which organization they work for, how they can be contacted, and most importantly who is their supervisor if you should need to reach them.
Before the next meeting, you should make notes of the past meeting for yourself. Try and concentrate on issues your employer made which concern your ability to preform your work in the future. Ask your health care providers to write a letter regarding your ablitity to preform these functions.
I had just gone through an application for disability benefits and the disability provider requested from my doctors free access to my health records, which I consented to. I was shocked when each doctor denied them even with my consent. Their explanation was their obligation was to look after my interests. There was concern over who would have access to these files in the future and how they would be interpretted by the disability.
Hang in there, and best of luck with your return to work.
Whispering Willow
ps re jury duty, i always get my gp to sign that i'm not able to preform this public service,
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