Candy I agree 100% with Peanuts.

Ask the doc for a specific workload and to sign it and fax it to them. I also think it is most likely he will ask you how many hours you want to put down... that's what mine did.

I'm not sure they have any right to know what meds you are on... if they do it is only because it is the HR department and it should remain private info. But saying "You can't come back while you are on medication" sounds like something they pulled out of thin air. I mean, it is not just for mental illness, would they say the someone on leave getting treated for diabetes can't come back to work while they are still taking insulin? They either do not understand mental illness, medications in general, or they are looking for an excuse out of fear of mental illness. I can't imagine that it says somewhere in a manual "employees can't work while on medication" as that would just be stupid.

I'd say first, see if they have a right to even know... if they do, ask why there is that rule. If it applies to you but not to a person with diabetes or high blood pressure, then that is discrimination... see how effective she is at protecting the company from that bit of business.

Not saying you should stir up trouble but also don't let them push you... if it becomes an issue check with the ADA or someone who would know if I am right about this.

As for "Do you feel safe?" that is surely none of their business. Nor is "Roger overheard Arthur in the bathroom stall yadda yadda yadda." They are not to diagnose or access you... that is the job of the DOCTOR and that is WHY YOU HAVE THE NOTE FROM HIM. The doctor's letter should fulfill their "cover their ***" quotient and if there is genuine concern there, then they should trust your doctor, and if they ask you about it, it should be "personal" i.e. "off the record" and just their personal concern for you, not having any bearing on your employment status.