Jill,a Talented Marketing and Public Relations Professional with a Major

Jill,a talented marketing and public relations professional with a major corporation,has been diagnosed with chronic clinical depression.Jill has requested that she be given a lighter travel schedule and attend more meetings via teleconferencing.This accommodation would require some restructuring of Jill's job,modifying her work schedule,and giving some of her assignments to other (somewhat less talented) employees.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Jill's request is covered by the ADA, the same as a request for a physical disability.
B) Jill should be encouraged to take FMLA leave to see if the time off will cure her depression.
C) If the company makes the accommodations for Jill, the reason for the accommodations must be kept confidential.
D) HR should verify Jill's medical condition with her psychiatrist.

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