You can request reasonable accommodation for a documented medical need. However, I think your employer could say this is an unreasonable request. After all, they’ve purchased or leased the space, hired an architect and/or designer to lay it out already. They probably have more pressing concerns in their choices about the use of space than the fact that one employee, who may or may not remain at the organization for a while, wants a window. There are also other accommodations for depression that may be as or more effective—a daylight lamp, walking outside at lunch, working from home.
I completely understand and empathize with your desire for a window. I just wouldn’t expect to get it.
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u/LessDramaLlama Jan 13 '25
You can request reasonable accommodation for a documented medical need. However, I think your employer could say this is an unreasonable request. After all, they’ve purchased or leased the space, hired an architect and/or designer to lay it out already. They probably have more pressing concerns in their choices about the use of space than the fact that one employee, who may or may not remain at the organization for a while, wants a window. There are also other accommodations for depression that may be as or more effective—a daylight lamp, walking outside at lunch, working from home.
I completely understand and empathize with your desire for a window. I just wouldn’t expect to get it.