Teacher Accommodation Rights

Summary

Teachers in California are protected under the ADA and FEHA, which require reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Harassment or a hostile work environment based on disability is prohibited. HR should not disclose medical information to unauthorized persons, including the principal if they are the subject of the complaint. Signing accommodation paperwork in front of the principal, especially if it worsens the condition, is not appropriate. Consider consulting an employment attorney for specific legal advice and potential actions.

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I am a teacher in the state of California. The HR person at the school is also the school's operations manager and previous sat on the board for their charter school last year. She is very close with principal. I request reasonable accommodations because I have adhd, anxiety and depression and the principal has been harassing me and creating a hostile environment. she causes me anxiety attacks this has been notice by coworkers. When I spoke to HR about all of this she told the principal and I had to fill out my reasonable accommodations request in front of the principal
The situation you're describing involves potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and possibly California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
- Under ADA and FEHA, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Harassment and creating a hostile work environment due to a disability are prohibited.
- Disclosure of your medical information to unauthorized persons may also be a violation.
Considering the circumstances, you may want to consult with an employment attorney to discuss your specific situation and potential legal actions.
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Here’s some general information regarding your situation:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Harassment and creating a hostile work environment based on disability are prohibited.
- Disclosure of your medical information to unauthorized persons is a violation.
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if I have a complaint about my principal harassing me and creating a hostile environment, or if I send her a letter for reasonable accommodations for this issue because I have mental health disabilities, can she tell the principal about this given the principal is who I have the issue with. legally can HR make me sign my reasonable accommodations paperwork in front of the principal I have the issue with
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HR should not disclose your medical information to unauthorized persons, including the principal if they are the subject of your complaint. Legally, HR should not make you sign accommodation paperwork in front of the principal if it exacerbates your condition.
Would you like the contact information for employment attorneys or further assistance?