Can an Employer refuse to let you take your medication which is prescribed by a Dr. ? My employeer will not let me take mine, and I think it is affecting my job preformance. I do not know what to do about this. Do I have a leg to stand on so that I can take my meds?
2006-07-24 21:30:26 · 8 answers · asked by craftymomma 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't understand why they won't let you take your med's. Is there more to the story? I also work in the medical field but never heard of this. My son has add as well and has to take med's. This is really strange.
2006-07-24 21:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by rosey224 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers have a drug-free workplace, but that refers to taking controlled substances, like illegal drugs and legal drugs used without a prescription. This should not prohibit you from taking prescription medication under the direction of a physician. Your employer is violating your rights, you have a disability and that is protected under the ADA. If you'd like to consult an attorney, many lawyers will give you a 1hr free consultation and offer you some good advice. I highly suggest you do that. Under "no" circumstances should you stop your medication, that is prescribed by a physician and is vital to your health.
2006-07-24 22:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by mangosmoothie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there any way you are able to make an appointment with the psychiatrist and attend with your mom so as that the psychiatrist can answer her questions and clarify the medicine? i'm guessing that when your recent suicide attempt issues could be somewhat stressful at residing house and somewhat over emotional. Your mum could want some help to handle how she feels approximately issues, she could be feeling helpless, envious, overstretched or maybe scared. The extra you are able to confer along with her in calm and actual looking words the extra effectual. attempt asking her to describe her perspectives on the Adderall and hear what she says, you are able to locate you are able to fulfill her a million/2 way on some issues that could help alleviate her concerns. She could have observed differences in you which you're no longer so responsive to so this is incredibly worth listening to her despite in case you do no longer agree. desire all is taken care of quickly.
2016-10-08 07:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a complaint against your employer for not letting you take your medicine in the Bureau of Labor. It is an anti-employee practice as it affects your health.
2006-07-24 21:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think amuse4u is right chck w a lawyer, why can t you just take your meds w/out your boss knowing??? they cant moniter you all the time tell em its asprin or vitamins...its really NONE of their business anyways its a legal Rx & they should bakc off
2006-07-24 21:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are protected under The Americans with Disabilities Act.
Take you meds NO MATTER what they say!
2006-07-24 21:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think that violates the americans with disabilities act. check with a lawyer.
2006-07-24 21:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if it is a presription from a doctor
2006-07-24 21:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Radiation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋