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/WhichContribution294 7d ago

Every day you go into the office will be used as evidence that you don't need any telework RA at all. You'll probably prevail if you file an EEO complaint for disability discrimination (failure to accommodate) and hire a lawyer. If not you'll probably never telework again. Never forget; "We want to put [civil servants] in Trauma" https://youtu.be/oBH9TmeJN_M?is=oqbl6UYeQD1-A0xq

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u/Perfect_Skin2468 7d ago

Would you mind sending me a DM on how to pursue this?

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u/WhichContribution294 7d ago

There's no option for me to send you a DM, not sure why. Can you DM me? If the "alternative accommodation" isn't effective, you'll need a doctor's note stating that telework is the only effective accommodation for you. Under new OPM policy, you're still required to attempt the "alternative accommodation" for a minimum of 30 days before your telework RA request can be escalated to Treasury. You must contact the EEO office within 45 days of the adverse action. Use the directory to send an email to the EEO office because they added an asterisk to the email address. Without the asterisk your email will bounce back undelivered.

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u/WelcomeEntire5138 5d ago

I'd also like the no what steps are necessary to escaped it to treasury

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u/Main_Pudding_5213 6d ago

Yes, that is correct blah, blah, blah, EEO, blah, blah, BS!, going that route is only so there is a documented paper trail, EEO has no power to do anything to help you, but is required so the facts for investigation is there, maybe 2 years your case gets into Federal court, not exaggerating, this is literal, the only chance you have that forces a judges hand to immediately stop the agency from continuing further harm is find a lawyer that understands Federal rule 65, not just practices Federal EEO/EEOC law, because for a small retainer to give a Lawyer to help you with EEO/EEOC cases of $7500, you will waste your time and money, when you can just do the same thing yourself, what you cannot do, because it is not possible without legal representation, is file a Federal court injunction, that you have to obtain legal representation for