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My Doctor Decided To Update My Restrictions Of Work To 'light And Moderate' Which May Cause Me To Loss My Job Is There Any Resources To Help

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Minneapolis, MN
October 9
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear your doctor has updated your work restrictions in a way that may cause you to lose your job. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities like epilepsy. You could consider speaking to your human resources department to Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear your doctor has updated your work restrictions in a way that may cause you to lose your job. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities like epilepsy. You could consider speaking to your human resources department to request accommodations that would allow you to continue working. The Epilepsy Foundation has resources on epilepsy in the workplace and your rights under the ADA. They also have information on disclosing your condition to employers and requesting accommodations.

October 9
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with the epilepsy team post, but try to hang in there and stay pos, my opinion.

October 9
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I will be keeping you in my thoughts. This is so outside of my knowledge. I hope someone from this site is able to help.

October 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't know what to tell you. It will eventually begin to cost loss of revenue to the company. If this happens be sure to apply for ss disability and a letter from your employer describing why they fired you. Be sure they fire you. The social security disability office will take you much more serious & your more likely to get it and get it quicker. But they must describe how badly your seizures are affecting their buissnesses.

October 12

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