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We currently have a part-time employee who has performed a telemarketing position for the past few years. We are now updating the job description so that the employee uses a computer on a regular basis to input leads and general information, rather than write out info on paper.
Because she has been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel, she states that she cannot write for more than 2 hours at a time, and cannot type indefintely. Since hiring a note taker to accomodate a part time position would create an undue financial hardship, we are inclined to advise her that she no longer can perform the essential job functions, and will be letting her go. Do we risk violating any laws or are we overlooking any other options? Any help is appreciated!
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Is her injury work-related? If so then letting her go would be a problem, you would instead need to put her on an Industrial Leave of Absence and work with your workers' comp carrier. Is there not another position she is qualified for that would allow her to keep working? Is everyone in her position getting a change in job description? I think I need more information.
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