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At Risk Of Losing Job Over My Disability

Location: California/Arizona/Pennsylvania

Hello, I was hired as a 100% remote position about 5 years ago. In my contract it says 0 travel and it will not be expected. I told them I am disabled and cannot travel, so I really stressed that this must never change. They said its fine, there is no reason for me to travel.

This week the CEO sent out a letter that all remote positions must travel a minimum of 4 days per month. The closest office to my home is ~700 miles. Next closest is ~2300 miles. I reminded HR of my disabilities and its been kind of left open right now, but from the wording of the email I get the vibe that they will let me go if I don't agree.

Theres no benefit to me traveling. I work with all of our offices around the world on a daily basis. I write code. Me being in an office adds absolutely 0 benefit other than the CEO feeling good that I am not remote.

I called the EEOC and they said if I am fired for this, I can file a complaint. However, what really are my options here? I have no idea how ADA protections work.

Please don't offer unwanted advice like "you can just travel and suck it up." I am actually disabled, I am not a google self-diagnosed person. I can have dozens of doctors write letters. This is non-negotiable.

Should I continue to email HR and say that I have disability rights? Should I hire a lawyer? I don't know what to do here.

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