Reasonable Accommodations
COVID19
Things you may want to say in email versus what you actually say in email
Union
100

A change in the work environment or in work processes that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. This may also be requested in order to work from home so you can watch your favorite television show during the work day.

What is a Reasonable Accommodation

100

These will have you questioning whether you brushed your teeth and if makeup is really necessary. They are also required for all individuals entering a VHA facility.

What are Masks?

100

Can't you read?  I already told you this?

What is "Per my last email"

100

A letter to management expressing how horrible they are and the abusive way they treat their employees and break all of the articles in the Master Agreement (Grievance) Article 43

What is Third Party?

200

This VA policy designates responsibilities, prescribes procedures for submitting and responding to requests for reasonable accommodations and clarifies the reassignment process.

What is VA Handbook 5975.1

200

3 symptoms of COVID19

Fever

Dry cough

Tiredness

Aches and pains

Sore throat

Diarrhea

Conjunctivitis - Pink eye

Headache

Loss of taste or smell

 a rash on skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Chest pain or pressure

Loss of speech of movement


200

How long do you think you can ignore me?  Are you ignoring me? Clearly you thought I was joking when i asked you the first time.

What is "I was not sure if you received my last email" or I am just following up with you.

200

You can file one of these against the union and management but you should not file me if you plan to file anything else.

What is Unfair Labor Practice.

300

A person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.

What is an Individual with a disability?

300

Staying 6 feet apart between you and another person is also referred to as this

What is Social Distancing?

300

This has to be done, and I've decided that you'll be the one doing it.

What is "Thanks in advance?

300

I am a letter to management expressing how horrible they are and the abusive way they treat their employees and break all of the articles in the Master Agreement

What is an EEO) Article 18

400

The time frame for processing RA requests from applicants and the timeframe for processing RA requests from employees.

What is 10 calendar days and 30 calendar days?

400

Number of days suggested for quarantine

What is 14?

400

I don't believe you, so I am going to ask your supervisor too!

I have taken the liberty of courtesy copying your management team.

400

I am a letter to management expressing how horrible they are and the abusive way they treat their employees and break all of the articles in the Master Agreement

What is a Grievance. Article 43

500

This person is responsible for assisting supervisors and management officials at all levels with processing requests for reasonable accommodation; interpreting regulations and statutes; reviewing existing policies and procedures; and recommending appropriate changes in policy and procedures when necessary to be consistent with VA guidance.

Who are Local Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators?

500
Individual that are infected with COVID19 but never develops any symptoms

What is Asymptomatic?

500

Let's end the conversation here because I have absolutely no time for this nonsense.

What is "Let's circle back on this"?

500

I am a letter we will all sign when both parties are in agreement to have a win/win ending to an issue without anyone excepting blame.

What is a Settlement Agreement. Article 48

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