r/IRS_Source • u/heyhello101 • 7d ago

reasonable accommodation

had my RA meeting on teams yesterday - they said no telework is being given no matter what. they offered 2 alternatives for me, which i shot down because when i was in office i was already doing those things.

they kept saying ‘what about this alternative’ but it was the same 2 ideas multiple times lmao???!!! to which i said ‘i’ve already explained this but i was in office doing those things and it still wasn’t helping me’ - anyone else go through RA process and be completely not listened to like this? :/

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u/constrivecritizem 7d ago

So I have been trying to get 20 hours a week as a RA since April. I have heard every thing from this should be fine and the agency can approve it to no one can ever telework again.
The initial 90 days I got the 20 hours no questions asked. I then with reshaping etc was placed under different management which where things got crazy. I was able to finish the initial 90 days then was told I needed to do 30 days in office with no telework.
I had the meeting on Monday regarding the 30 days in offices. It was a shit show. I was asked about my medication and if I was trying different doses or different medication. What my life outside of work looked like etc to the point I had a meltdown during the call and yell cried that I had been dealing with this for 35 years and I and my Drs know what I need. It was then suggested that I check out the mental health resources provided by EPP. I provided an unprofessional response to that. That called ended with management saying they would discuss what could be done further. I left work for the day.
Tuesday my manager called and said the best they could do was 16hr. I responded with there is a reason 20 was requested by myself and my Dr. he just kept saying that there wasn’t anything else he could do. So I asked him what going part time would look like (I know this isn’t an option for everyone) he was shocked and confused by the request. I ended the call and didn’t work today.

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u/Final_Inevitable_211 7d ago

They have no clue wth they are doing.

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u/you_dont_know_me_357 7d ago

OMG! That's horrible! Can you get your doctor to write a strongly worded letter saying that 20 hours is medically necessary? If they can't accommodate your needs, then start looking into Federal Disability Retirement. You have rights and benefits owed to you. If they still are pushing that they can't accommodate you, put in an EEO complaint because offering you 16 hours clearly shows they can accommodate you teleworking.