Q: My boss is holding me accountable for my organizational skills (I manage over 100 people at a non profit). I have ADHD
and was legally disabled for several years. My organizational skills are not as good as hers but adequate to the position based on my performance. Given that I have an illness and was disabled, can I get an accommodation or other legal protection? She denied me thousands of dollars in bonus money which her predecessor had never had a problem awarding me. I feel this fact makes the point that her standard is subjective and biased. Can you advise.
A: Yes, you can request reasonable accommodations based on your disability to meet her expectations for organizational skills. Many employees with ADHD get noise cancelling headphones or other aids to help reduce the impact of their disability on their work productivity.
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