Tampa, FL asked in Employment Law for Florida

Q: since Covid-19 I’ve developed respiratory issues due to disinfectants. currently working from home. what are my rights

I work for an optometrist and lots of disinfectants are being used. I’m seeing a pulmonologist on Tuesday. If I need to continue working from home do I have any rights

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A: If your pulmonologist diagnoses you with a respiratory illness that affects the major life activity of breathing, it may qualify as a disability under the ADA. If so, you would be able to request a reasonable accommodation of working from home based on the disability. However, this is hypothetical since you don't know what the specific respiratory issue is at this point in time. I would reach out to an employment attorney in your state once you determine the cause of your issues for assistance in guiding you through this matter.

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