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SpicyLemonZest ◴[] No.42130414[source]
I dunno. I don't like the idea of companies holding inquisitions on just how disabled people are, but if we're going to hold the expansive view of disabilities the article takes for granted it seems inevitable. When someone claims that they're unable to work in an office because they're suffering from a stress disorder, it's reasonable to have some followup questions about how they manage the disorder on other occasions that call for them to leave home.
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danudey ◴[] No.42130556[source]
> someone claims that they're unable to work in an office because they're suffering from a stress disorder, it's reasonable to have some followup questions about how they manage the disorder on other occasions that call for them to leave home.

No it's not. It makes no sense to say "oh, you can't commute to work and then home again five times a week? so how do you get groceries?" because those are two completely separate things in completely separate environments.

It's none of Amazon's business how people manage their disabilities outside of work. The only thing that matters is what the most effective way of managing their disabilities is inside of work. Amazon is not your doctor, and if your doctor says that this is the most effective way for you to manage things while being productive then they need to accept that the doctor knows what they're doing.

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1. michaelt ◴[] No.42131084[source]
Eh, it's reasonable for an employer to ask some follow-up questions.

If a guy asks for a special chair because they've got an injury? I probably ought to check whether they're OK standing for long periods, whether they're OK with carrying heavy things, whether they're able to self-evacuate in a fire, etc.

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2. no_wizard ◴[] No.42131532[source]
What they're allowed to ask is already outlined in the guidelines. They often do ask questions if you don't preempt possible ones.

There is a limit and a line though. What Amazon is doing here is actually pushing the line much further than most employers do in my experience, especially big corporations. usually, they'll simply take the recommendation the medical professional gives at face value. Amazon is purportedly not doing that.

In fact, the way they worded it, I can't help be feel at least a slight annoyance they even have to accomidate disabilities to begin with.

3. kayodelycaon ◴[] No.42131556[source]
They aren’t allowed to ask how you cope outside of work.

They are allowed to ask for medical documentation on what your limitations are.