I work in the world's busiest airport for a retail store. I've been there for a year and 9 months now. I've been sick with colds, flus, herpangina, chicken pox (adult - absolutely horrible case), strep throat 7 times and other issues.
I'm now basically sick and have been to 4 different doctors at 2 different primary care facilities. My current doctor, I've been to twice. He couldn't figure out what was wrong the first time. The second time, he did a strep test and a bunch of stuff. Basically, I've been having issues with my throat for 2 months. It has turned into this cough that is every few minutes, lots of phlegm, etc. The airport is incredibly dusty - literally, you can wipe a computer screen off at night and 6 hours later, you can write your name in it. My doctor said he thinks I have bad allergies from the dust of the airport in general. It seems to get worse the longer I stay, and I've reached a point to where they can't seem to help me. I'm taking a steroid that my doctor gave me for swelling in my throat. I'm also on a prescription Zyrtec for allergies. I'm looking for another job ASAP - I literally lay awake at night, coughing every few minutes all night for days.
Would I be able to get a doctor to write a note generally stating my conditions and that it is caused by my workplace's environment and that it is recommended for me to leave there? I'm leaving, regardless...I just would like something to back it up, if I can get it. My company is not very understanding and is hardheaded about a lot of things.
Note that I'm not trying to get any compensation or file any lawsuits or anything. I just basically want my doctor (who knows my history and problems there with the dust and such) to write a note and let my employer know from the standpoint of a medical doctor that it is harming my body. If this keeps up, it might turn into something worse like bronchitis, etc. My other coworkers get sick regularly, also. The assistant manager is presently thought to be developing and/or have bronchitis, himself. Would a doctor be able to write such a note legally, to assist me in my legit reason to leave my employer? I would give a 2 weeks' notice, of course...I just need to get out of these soon, as soon as I find another job.
I do not want unemployment, I am seeking another job beforehand so that I can begin work at the new job in a healthier environment before quitting my current job.
I'm now basically sick and have been to 4 different doctors at 2 different primary care facilities. My current doctor, I've been to twice. He couldn't figure out what was wrong the first time. The second time, he did a strep test and a bunch of stuff. Basically, I've been having issues with my throat for 2 months. It has turned into this cough that is every few minutes, lots of phlegm, etc. The airport is incredibly dusty - literally, you can wipe a computer screen off at night and 6 hours later, you can write your name in it. My doctor said he thinks I have bad allergies from the dust of the airport in general. It seems to get worse the longer I stay, and I've reached a point to where they can't seem to help me. I'm taking a steroid that my doctor gave me for swelling in my throat. I'm also on a prescription Zyrtec for allergies. I'm looking for another job ASAP - I literally lay awake at night, coughing every few minutes all night for days.
Would I be able to get a doctor to write a note generally stating my conditions and that it is caused by my workplace's environment and that it is recommended for me to leave there? I'm leaving, regardless...I just would like something to back it up, if I can get it. My company is not very understanding and is hardheaded about a lot of things.
Note that I'm not trying to get any compensation or file any lawsuits or anything. I just basically want my doctor (who knows my history and problems there with the dust and such) to write a note and let my employer know from the standpoint of a medical doctor that it is harming my body. If this keeps up, it might turn into something worse like bronchitis, etc. My other coworkers get sick regularly, also. The assistant manager is presently thought to be developing and/or have bronchitis, himself. Would a doctor be able to write such a note legally, to assist me in my legit reason to leave my employer? I would give a 2 weeks' notice, of course...I just need to get out of these soon, as soon as I find another job.
I do not want unemployment, I am seeking another job beforehand so that I can begin work at the new job in a healthier environment before quitting my current job.