I called both Linda from ER and Judith from EAP and left clear voicemails that I have sent the following email and we can talk about this on Monday 9/15.
tolinda.padilla@jpmchase.com
ccjudith.d.bess@chase.com,
brian.fay@jpmorgan.com,
Christine.Eckert@jpmorgan.com,
dateFri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM
subject Regarding latest FedEx letter
mailed-bygmail.com
Hello Linda,
I received your overnight FedEx dated 9/10. You have stated that you would like to discuss the following - "status of my current absence, future employment at the firm and disability" by end of today i.e Friday, September 12, 2008.
Let me state the facts on each of these:
1. status of my current absence - I was absent for 3 days in the past. First notifying for a day and then notifying that I will take rest for 2 more days, between dates 9/3-9/5 During those dates my access to work mail and JPMC building was denied. So it's inaccurate to state that absence is "current". Since Monday i.e 9/8 I have tried to be at work. I have written multiple emails in this regard. I waited whole day on Monday but received no communication back regarding this. On Tuesday 9/9 I was outside JPMC building doing satyagraha, I met Brad Breau and spoke with him about lack of communication from JPMC. The effect of that is your FedEx delivery that I received yesterday AM, i.e 9/11. I was outside JPMC building yesterday too. So had my first chance to read your message only yesterday evening. In summary your statement of current absence is inaccurate when actually I have made every effort to be at work since Monday 9/8.
2. future employment at the firm - Yes, we can discuss about this. Since HR lacks a mechanism to handle my case leading to failure to address my case equitably and considering that I cannot perform my duties under current manager let us explore how we can move forward.
3. disability package - I don't understand this at all. I have already made this crystal clear to Judith from EAP. Any attempt to "build a case" in this direction will be ethically wrong and will be a blemish on JPMC with serious reputational risk involved. Be mindful of that.
Here in Houston there is a hurricane alert. I might even have to evacuate. So today is not a good day to discuss. Be prepared to clarify on my concerns stated above when we talk on Monday. I will call you soon to let you know that I have sent this email.
regards,
