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I WORKED FOR THE CIYY FOR 26 1/2 YEARS. IN 2005 I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE PLACED AT 311 CALL CENTER - EITHER TAKE THIS POSITION OR BE WITHOUT A JOB. THIS JOB CAUSED A LOT OF STRESS TO THE POINT OF MY DR PLACING ME ON MEDICATION (WAS ALREADY ON H/B AND DIABETIC MEDICATION) INFORMED MANAGER OF MEDICATIONS AND ALSO DR FILLED OUT FMLA PAPERS - THE CITY HAS A SIX MINUTE GRACE PERIOD BUT AT 311 THAT STATE THAT WE HAVE A SIX MINUTE GRACE PERIOD BUT ARE LATE AFTER 1 MINUTE. HOW CAN YOU HAVE A 6 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD BUT STILL LATE AFTER 1 MINUTE? I WAS LATE 5 TIMES IN A 30 DAY PERIOD WHICH TOTALED 11 MINUTES. DURING THIS TIME MY BLOOD PRESSURE/DIABETES WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND MY STRESS MEDICATION WAS INCREASED FROM 50 MG TO 100 MG. I THOUGHT I WAS LOOSING IT. I WOULD BE TALKING IN MY NORMAL VOICE I THOUGHT BUT WOULD GET CALLED IN STATING THAT I WAS RUDE. IF I WAS SUCH AN AWFUL EMPLOYEE I DON'T THINK I WOULD HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED FOR 26 1/2 YEARS

1 answer  |  asked Aug 10, 2009 3:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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Neil Klingshirn
It is not clear if you have been terminated from your position. Also, it is not clear if you are in the classified civil service. If so, your best remedy may be to appeal your discharge to the Columbus Civil Service Commission. Usually, you have a very short time period to make this appeal - as little as 10 days. Therefore, if you are covered by civil service, find out tomorrow how long you have to appeal.

You should also consult with an employment lawyer about potential disability discrimination and FMLA claims.

posted by Neil Klingshirn  |  Aug 10, 2009 5:51 PM [EST]

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