Question about "Medical restriction on hours worked in a day"

[Mt.Carrier]

Hello everyone! So, I've been dealing with some issues with my feet for quite some time. My family doctor referred me to a Podiatrist/Surgeon who diagnosed me with having plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis, which is a result of being completely flat footed with overpronation. Well, today I went to the doctor after work, and we discussed some options. Now I work a 6-0 Aux that is 5 hours a day, and after discussing my job duties and all the walking and physical activity that the job requires, he thought it was a reasonable option to restrict my work day to no more than 6 hours a day. I especially like that idea since peak season is fast approaching. Now I got the paper work and all today, submitted it to my Union rep (who I'm waiting on to respond), and I'm going to give it to my postmaster tomorrow. Was wondering if there's anything else I should be aware of with a situation such as this? Been with the post office for several years and I'm turning 50 in a couple months, so I'm trying to prioritize my health.

 

[Gotrope]

it's a smart way to do it. but, you have to prove job relation to injury to have the offer accepted.
btw, epsom salt lotion will help with your condition. you can buy it or make your own with coconut oil and dissolved epsom salt.
good luck

 

[ATCBigE]

Eccentric exercises for the Achilles. Just google it.

You will thank me later. Those exercises really help out with it from my experience in the medical field.

 

[Charlie Brown]

Just keep in mind that there is no "light" duty in the rural craft. A gotrope pointed out if this is a job related illness or injury then there should be no problem, it becomes "limited duty" which is allowed in the rural craft. If this is not proven as job related then since you are an RCA scheduled less than your limitation management may be willing to work with you. If your postmaster/supervisors are actually human and the office has enough other RCA's then you'll probably be okay. If they're not or the office is understaffed or they don't like you or you pissed them off then they can tell you to go home and not come back until your doctor can certify you fit to do the job.