Neal is 54 years old and was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He works as a teller at a very busy bank. Neal needs to take several breaks during the day to check his blood glucose level and have a snack if necessary. Neal talks to his manager about needing regular breeaks. His manager says that Neal can only take breaks when the bank is not too busy. Withy the constant flow of customers, some days it's hard for Neal to take breaks when he needs them, or any breaks at all.
What should Neal do?
- Nothing and take really quick breaks when the bank is less busy.
- Nothing for fear of being fired for taken too many breaks.
- Quit because he feels he'll be fired anyway if he takes the breaks when he needs.
- Realize he has rights as a person with diabetees and must be allowed to take breaks even when the bank is very busy.
A person with diabetes has rights under the American with Disabilities Act. Your employer must make reasonable accommodations so you can care for your diabetes. Neal should politiely explain to his employer that regular breaks are necessary for his medical condition and protested under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He may need to follow up with his request in writing.
If you have any questions about discrimination, please call 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383) to get help from a legal advocate, or visit diabetes.org/discrimination to learn more.
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