I requested medical workplace accommodations due to an unforeseen health issue. I first discussed my accommodation over the phone with HR and received a series of non-answers or "it depends". I then formalized my workplace accommodation request in writing via an email to HR. Five minutes after I sent my email requesting medical accommodations to HR, I was copied on an email from the partner for whom I predominately worked. The email happened to use the word "accommodation" in the first line of the email, which was odd because I can't say I ever saw this language from this partner. The use of such language was not an accident. It is my genuine belief that HR immediately disclosed to the partner that I was requesting a medical accommodation and that the partner sought to intimidate me by using this word in the first line of an email right after I made my accommodation request. Afterwards, my work load increased significantly. I felt as though I was being worked to death.
In addition, while Nossaman often totes the large number of female partners, most partners at Nossaman are contract or income partners - not equity partners. The contract partners are terrified of the equity partners and turn a blind eye to any bad behavior.
Nossaman operates on a culture of fear. In the last 2-3 years, close to half of the associates quit, were laid off or terminated. Employees at Nossaman just disappear one day and no one knows why. I have never worked at a company where employees are so afraid of termination.
The Vault employee reviews are not accurate. Associates are afraid to say anything negative.
I would only work at Nossaman if you are desperate, but make sure to plan a quick exit strategy.
