Posted by Rvanson on December 20, 2003, at 18:10:22
In reply to Med legalities and employment...., posted by KellyD on December 20, 2003, at 17:13:28
I used to inform employers that I was on depression meds, but I no longer do so. If they find out and fire me, they ost a good employee who has mantal health problems, but it doesnt affect my performance.
As long as you have a prescription, I doubt that they could do anything to fire you with being sued, but its getting hired when you are "one of those Prozac pill-poppers" that will cost you the job.
One bitten, twice shy....
BTW, I am not a lawyer so take it FWIW.
> Britton post started a "wonder about that..." mode in my mind regarding the use of prescription medications (stressing PRESCRIBED drugs) and employment.
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> My employer encourages disclosure of meds that may effect work preformance. They do not ban certain meds and if it's determined the med does, indeed, effect negatively on your ability to preform the tasks of your job... they must give you another job with different tasks or go through the disablity channels. You cannot be fired for this issue, alone.
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> The company my husband works for has similar policies.
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> I'm in the US. Are my husband and I just lucky or is this the policy that should be followed from a legal standpoint?
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> Anybody know?
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> Thanks,
> Kelly
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