Employer about to find out I have PTSD and Bipolar II

[Anonymous]

OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

[Anonymous]

Make sure you're as fully informed as possible before signing any consent to the evaluation. Try to get as much information as you can from the person doing the psychiatric evaluation about how it will be used.

[Anonymous]

I am guessing they want to rule out any liability for what happened to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

They might be concerned about liability for the assault. They probably want to be able to say that any problems you suffer as a result of it, are not as a result of it.

What exactly did they say to you about why they were doing this "evaluation"? I'm starting to agree with PPs that you should talk to a lawyer before you do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

They might be concerned about liability for the assault. They probably want to be able to say that any problems you suffer as a result of it, are not as a result of it.

What exactly did they say to you about why they were doing this "evaluation"? I'm starting to agree with PPs that you should talk to a lawyer before you do it.

They were very clear that I'm not being fired, even if I fail the exam and am found unfit to do my job. If found unfit for my job, I'll be required to go to a treatment program (I'm already signed up for a trauma IOP anyway).

Still, I just want to go back to work. Actually, I'd really like to work part time and do the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for trauma part time. That would be ideal.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for your responses! I'm going into the appointment. Keep me in your thoughts, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

They might be concerned about liability for the assault. They probably want to be able to say that any problems you suffer as a result of it, are not as a result of it.

What exactly did they say to you about why they were doing this "evaluation"? I'm starting to agree with PPs that you should talk to a lawyer before you do it.

They were very clear that I'm not being fired, even if I fail the exam and am found unfit to do my job. If found unfit for my job, I'll be required to go to a treatment program (I'm already signed up for a trauma IOP anyway).

Still, I just want to go back to work. Actually, I'd really like to work part time and do the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for trauma part time. That would be ideal.

Be very careful. They can be clear that you aren't being fired and still be working against your interest.

[Anonymous]

Will be thinking of you! Get as much information as you can from the examiner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

I'm so, so, sorry. Wishing you the best of luck.

And with those facts I REALLY think you need to see a lawyer. They might be liable for the assault. Or the contractor may be. Or both. You could receive a settlement. This isn't just an employment issue anymore. Even if this appointment happens, it is not too late to see an attorney.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

I'm so, so, sorry. Wishing you the best of luck.

And with those facts I REALLY think you need to see a lawyer. They might be liable for the assault. Or the contractor may be. Or both. You could receive a settlement. This isn't just an employment issue anymore. Even if this appointment happens, it is not too late to see an attorney.

Exactly. They are trying to find a way to not be liable for the assault. OP, they are not looking out for you here. You are talking about needing treatment for trauma -- they might be liable for that. You should not be paying for that if they are responsible. Please, please, please find a way to talk to a lawyer before you do this "evaluation."

[Anonymous]

^^ agree and lawyers may do a consult for free. I saw the work of this group upfront one time (and not on cspan)

https://katzbanks.com/attorneys-and-staff/debra-katz/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^ agree and lawyers may do a consult for free. I saw the work of this group upfront one time (and not on cspan)

https://katzbanks.com/attorneys-and-staff/debra-katz/

NP here. A friend had very good results with her for a wrongful termination and highly recommends her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am sorry that happened to you. Who assaulted you, was it a coworker? How did your employer handle?

I was assaulted by an outside contractor. I reported it to my boss and he did nothing for three weeks. He told me to handle it. I got fed up and went to HR myself. They said they'd get back to me a week later and never did.

I was sexually abused as a 10 yr old and reported it, but people did nothing and the abuse continued. The response to the assault was more upsetting than the assault because it reminded me of being 10 again.

I'm so, so, sorry. Wishing you the best of luck.

And with those facts I REALLY think you need to see a lawyer. They might be liable for the assault. Or the contractor may be. Or both. You could receive a settlement. This isn't just an employment issue anymore. Even if this appointment happens, it is not too late to see an attorney.

Exactly. They are trying to find a way to not be liable for the assault. OP, they are not looking out for you here. You are talking about needing treatment for trauma -- they might be liable for that. You should not be paying for that if they are responsible. Please, please, please find a way to talk to a lawyer before you do this "evaluation."

+1. In my experience HR is only interested in protecting the company. I’m so so sorry for what you are going through. It is not your fault. Please look into getting some legal advice so you can protect yourself and hopefully prevent retraumatization.

[Anonymous]

This poster has been here multiple times. Claims “assault” because a technician touched her forearm.