Reply #6: The only problem is the paperwork they gave me has to be filled out every

[beyurslf]

time I miss work. It is for extended absences due to a chronic condition. Missing 3 hours of work every other month is not extended absences. I can't ask my doctor to take the time to fill out 5 pages of paperwork every time I see her.

And the FMLA paperwork requires the disclosure of the nature of my disabilty and requires me to allow them to chose a doctor and submit to any tests that doctors request. I don't think my blood work is any of their business nor are any of my other medical records, which I must also release with this form.

No, I have not filled out anything for FMLA. I do not want to. The ADA specifically states that I do not have to disclose the specific nature of the disability if I am not asking for undue accomodations. I do not believe that 3 hours every other month is undue. I should point out that we are given 10 sick days a year as a "benefit" and I have plenty of vacation that I can use also for the apointments.