Employment Reference: Work Comp Discrimination
I’ve been an RN for 14 years, a Charge nurse, and always received excellent evaluations. 16 yrs in medical field prior to that. The last 4 yrs have been a nightmare.
I was injured at work, yet continued working with the chronic pain for the next 10yrs. My condition got worse, but I did a good job, and did not miss work. I’m a single parent and had to work. I restricted my outside life severely in order to be able to stay at work.
Our new supervisor began targeting and harassing people, and eventually it was my turn. She has had many complaints against her, but nothing is ever done. It’s a state facility and no one seems to care.
She began transferring me all over the hospital, 6 times in 22 months, left me there until I learned the area, then yanked me and moved me again. I was the only nurse she did this to.
I was re-injured in 2002.
I still kept working although the chronic pain was much worse and underwent experimental treatment to help. It helped some, then shemoved me again to a very physical area. After 6 mo. here, I could not walk. I have been trapped in the work comp system- I cannot use my insurance-not allowed to.
3 of these 4 yrs have been WAITING for approval to go to Drs. I only began any type of therapy and treatment in Aug. 2006.
I also had a mental breakdown of sorts when all that happened. I have recovered slowly, made huge recent progress, but feel I won’t ever be the same.
My dilemma is if my Dr allows me to do some type of part-work [the main activities that aggravate my condition are sitting, walking, bending, reaching, so sedentary work would be difficult.] what will my employer give as a reference?
Not sure what they’re allowed to say since I was injured at work.
There’s an EEOC complaint against them, so they may not bash me.
How will the fact of the time I’ve been employed but not working will reflect on me? I’ve tried being honest but people judge you right away.
I’m so anxious and worried, and broke. Thanks
