I have hepatitis B. At the moment I am going to go on an executive physical for a pre-employment exam. Do companies have a right to descriminate and withdraw thier offer of employment if they discover that you are Hep B Antigen positive. In the past, I have seen a doctor (internalist) and they gave me a green light to work without any restrictions. Mind you he suggested not to drink a single drop of alcohol. I am applying to be a technical specialist for an oil company. Can anyone advise me in this matter?
2006-12-18 12:25:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I believe the only professions that can choose to not hire you for a position because of an infectious disease antigen you have are health care positions and food/beverage industries, for obvious reasons. Having Hep B could keep you from getting health insurance through the company because of the pre-exisiting condition, but it won't effect your work at all unless you become ill. If your Doc has given you the green light to work, the company should have no problems.
2006-12-18 14:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, I would say no in most areas, but with some jobs they may fight you if you would have contact say in the medical field where you could contaminate someone else, even though it isn't likely to happen. I have helped people find jobs before, and that is really the only reason they can that I know of. No job has ever been able to turn someone away for that reason, in my experience. That was different jobs though, I don't know how much the law protects, it seems like it should though. Best of luck, it shouldn't matter.
2006-12-18 12:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by bdearone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which could remember on no remember if or not I had a heavy reliance on the government (as in supply writing) to start my corporation. I, who believes the government isn't meant completely for the unravelling of this usa; think of that a central authority worker is not extra different than a citizen worker. although, in case you're working a worldwide corporation, i does not be taken aback if there became a call for to hire lots of people; mine as properly make it government workers so which you would be able to bypass in the present day to the throat of the state branch if any mishaps ensue. lol.
2016-12-30 15:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone tries to be careful, however, accidents do happen. if I found out you are infected, then NO I would'nt hire you. I also have to protect my employees and customers. can't really afford the insurence as it is. oil companies have lots of accidents with cuts.
2006-12-18 12:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by BERT G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont see the point if they did
however you may fire suit for bias
i think it has happened before
and has ended up in a lawsuit
and the plaintiff winning
2006-12-18 12:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by arthur!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it if it wont affect your work, just like they cant legally discriminate against somebody who is handicapped
2006-12-18 12:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask if its ok to drink oil.
2006-12-18 12:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by goofball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋