Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for people with mental illness.
A reasonable accommodation is anything that would help you better perform the tasks required for your job, without causing an"undue hardship" to the company. What does that mean, exactly? Any accommodation that would be very expensive or significantly change the way the business is run could be considered unreasonable — but, as Longo explained, many other requests can be honored.
Asking that instructions be sent by email is a fairly small request, but more substantial accommodations, like modified work hours or the option to work from home, may require some paperwork on your part. Burr said that some companies have specific accommodation forms, and you should be prepared to provide a doctor's note"with specific notes on what accommodation will look like versus the essential functions of the job.
There also may come a time when you need to take medical leave due to hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment. In these cases, you'll need to
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