Legal Question in Disability Law in Pennsylvania

Frequency of documentation for accomdation
I have been suffering from depression for over a year now. I have always worked from my home. A month after disclosing my depression to my manager, I was told that I had to report to an office. I went through the reasonable accomodation process. My treating physician did provide documentation, and I also was examined by an independent physician chosen by the company. My company then agreed to allowing me to continue working at home. However, they have been insisting that I provide documentation from my therapist on a monthly basis. My therapist did provide additional documentation and explained that depression is a long term illness and monthly documentation is not mutually beneficial. I received a letter back from my company demanding monthly documentation and threatened my employment status with the company if I do not comply. Is this considered to be discrimination? I understand that the company will need periodic updates, but I feel that monthly updates is an invasion of privacy. I am paying for the therapy sessions, and the request for documentation is taking treatment time away from me.

Asked on 7/30/04, 5:46 pm

James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

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Re: Frequency of documentation for accomdation

Generally, an employer can request updates on your condition to maintain the accommodation.

Answered on 8/04/04, 11:07 am

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