![]() If your boss remains unwilling to let you work remotely, you should go right to HR, share your notes, and make the same request. Describe what your set up will be, how it allows you to work without being in the workplace-and take notes. Bring an outline of how working from home won't impact productivity. Make his decision simple by being prepared. (If you asked him already, skip this step and talk to HR.) You're especially at-risk for this virus-and that's why you would like to work from home. That's why you should meet with him and explain why you shut it. While your boss did make you open your door, that doesn't mean he's closed to your concerns. That said, let's clarify something you said: Your "company won't consider it." What makes you say this? Did leadership, HR, or your boss say so? I ask because fewer assumptions now will make for a smoother process-and better outcome-later. So, depending on the nature of your condition, working from home may be a reasonable accommodation your employer could be required to consider. Type I Diabetes can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But the good news is you can-and should-do something about this. Taylor, Jr.: I'm sorry to hear you feel at-risk while at work. Is there anything I can do about this? – Anonymous People in the office are sick but are not staying home. Today, I closed my office door to practice social distancing and my boss made me open it. My job could easily be done from home, but my company won't consider it. Question: I have Type I Diabetes and am at-risk for the coronavirus. ![]() The questions are submitted by readers, and Taylor's answers below have been edited for length and clarity.ĭo you have an HR or work-related question you'd like him to answer? Submit it here. Taylor, Jr., is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today.
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