CDL driver put off work bc of disability then brought back without doctors release?

I'm wondering if this is legal? They put me off work when I asked for accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act for a physical condition that was diagnosis in 2008. They could easily accommodate me and their doctor said initially, that I was able to do my job driving but must be allowed 15 min. breaks when needed while standing. It comprises 5% or less of my duties (standing or walking). They asked for a re-review from their doctor who then said I couldn't do any part of my job. When all my benefits (sick, personal, vacation and all accrued sick time) were used up they brought me back to work for no other reason other than my benefits were gone. I don't believe they got a doctors release for me to return to work. Is this legal? Illegal? I live and work strictly in Michigan.

I had a lawyer on board who was on contigency as I would have been out income if they had not brought me back to work. The lawyer dropped me when they called me back bc now, there is no money it it, just hoping EECO will investigate and return to me all my benefits which total more than $3,000. Thanks all.

 

I had to use up my benefits bc they sent me a letter the following Monday after they put me off work which stated "You must use your benefits and then you may ask for a leave of absence..."

The word 'must' made me feel as if I had no choice.

I did not get injured at work. This was a condition which was diagnosised in 2008 and I was seeing two foot specialists and it was not job related althought with the rule change 5/27/10, requiring me to remain standing, put me in a position of not being able to do that portion of my job which amounts to less than 5% of my total duties. So I asked for accommodation, not a medical leave of absence.

I'm wondering if, bc they put me off work due to a doctors statement, is it legal to bring me back to work without one? What are the consequences to them, to me, if it is illegal?

I did file an EEOC claim and on time. EEOC sent me paper work to be notorized and one of the forms was for non-binding mediation, strictly voluntary which I signed and sent back. My employer did not agree to mediation and now, I'm facing having to pay for litigation myself (thousands of dollars) or, pray EEOC prosecutes which is a 50-50 chance.

I'm in the dark as to what is going to happen but I do know EEOC is backlogged and time frame for action is 3 months or a year or more. So, I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row.

Thanks all for your time.