Q: I have bipolar depression and it has effected my life in some very negative ways...work as well...I have missed a considerable amount of work do to this condition...can I be let go for this?
It depends on how much time you have taken off. When going on short-term disability, notify HR right away. Have your psychiatrist file FMLA paperwork ASAP - this protects your job. If you are away for 90 days continuous, then the company can only guarantee a similar position, not necessarily the same position/pay. Take the time you need in outpatient, but when outpatient becomes a crutch because you fear going back to work, it's probably time to go back to work.
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