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Disclosing Disability - Anon

Posted: Dec 31, 2012

My current MTSO gave me the option of employee status or IC. I chose IC. One of the reasons is because I have disabilities that do not allow me to work without breaks: CTS and neuropathy from a spine condition that causes unbearable foot pain with one particular dictator who requires constantly having to flap the foot pedal to try to make out what she is mumbling. They never gave me a schedule but I take about one day off a week and put in my agreed time per day. I have not disclosed my disability (a)because I'm an IC and get the job done and (b)I don't want to be terminated for it. Today the MTSO sends a group email stating we must fill out a schedule that we are going to work and stick to it or it will be cause for termination. I previously gave them a 12 hour window per day that I could be available as an IC and also advised I'd always be happy to do extra hours on request. The hours I work are the shift they need us the most (evenings). I'd like some input from experienced MTs as to whether I should disclose my disability and risk termination because of it, or remain silent and take numerous breaks, or try to negotiate a window of time on specific days I will work.

My Advice - Old MT

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It's hard to get people to work evenings, so you are (in many ways) more valuable than a daytime person. I would try to negotiate a window of time, but the closer you come to an actual schedule, the better. If you are going to be unable to stick to your window or schedule on a given day, you need to be in touch with them on those times. I think more than anything, they just get fed up with people coming and going willy-nilly, without even a phone call.

I don't think you need to disclose anything about your disability. You could just say you have some obligations that don't allow a strict schedule, but you will work as much as possible with them on that.

Thanks, another Old MT - Alway like your advise - sounds good. - Anon

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I mean ADVICE! Where's the caffeine? - Anon

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You should check - your state law

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regarding IC status. In some states, if the set schedule is not specified in your contract, then forcing you to work a schedule will negate your IC status and make you an employee, which impacts your IRS filing and your employer's filing also.

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