QUESTION
Can they fire me if I do not want to be labeled or restricted to not work in a baby room?
Asked on Apr 27th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Georgia
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I worked in a federal childcare job over ten years. I had a pregnancy loss in the last year. It has been very difficult to work with children. Employers wanting me to do a fit for duty because I am hesitant on going into a baby room. It has been very emotionally and psychologically difficult to work there since returning from my loss.
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Yes, if you cannot do the job you were hired to do, you can be fired.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:02 PM
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You may have a psychological condition that requires reasonable accommodation by your employer. But a work practice that protects you from contact with babies in your employment situation may not be a reasonable accommodation. Your employer may have legal cause to terminate you if your psychological condition makes you unable to contribute to the employer's delivery of services. Even disability laws do not require employers to retain a useless employee.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:02 PM
I know of no reason why your employer may no require you to do this. If it is "very difficult to work with children" why are you working an a child care environment? You may want to consider a change of occupation.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:02 PM
Can you get a doctor's statement that you should not work in the baby room to give to your employer? That could help you keep your job. Contact an attorney if needed.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:02 PM