Posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2003, at 16:46:25
In reply to Med legalities and employment...., posted by KellyD on December 20, 2003, at 17:13:28
> 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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