[Pditty]

My employer wants to know what meds I'm on. And had me sign about a meeting we had the day I returned to work. After. A week inpatient. I'm feeling singled out. Do they ask all employees what meds they are on. NO. I'm sure other employees may be taking stronger meds than I am. Just venting. Plus. Can they do That? I was totally up front on where I went that week. And on the Meds I'm on

[shezbut]

Hi Pditty,

I don't think that it is legal for your employer to ask what medications you are taking. The only possibilities in which maybe they can is if you're a paramedic or a firefighter and are on those 24 hour shifts. Otherwise, the only thing they need to know (legally) is that you're well enough to be home, and you're well enough to return to work.

I find it disturbing that they're pressuring you to let them know your meds. None of their freaking business! I wouldn't necessarily go to the labor board, but I would tell your employer that I feel very uncomfortable with having to be sharing such personal information with them. I would not want to let them know medications, regardless, because it's none of their beeswax. I might push it further, depending upon their reaction, and share that I do feel a bit "singled out" and want to know why.

Very best wishes to you!!

[barleysmile]

Hi Pditty!

Yeah, scarry business that. If you refuse (and I'm sure you can) you put yourself at odds with your boss. If you agree, you're putting yourself out there. Sounds like your boss has issues. I'd cooperate. But then I'm a mousy person and have been looking for work for two years. Do what you have to do to hold on to your job. Behave like you expect them to be supportive. Maybe they'll take the hint. If they act on that information, I'm sure they know legal action would be taken.

Good luck to you. Best wishes.

None of this I am completely positive about, but I had a friend with a mental illness that went through something very similiar at his workplace. Based on his experience I can say:

Questioning you this way violates the disability act which people are optionally given to sign at the beginning of starting a new job. If you filled that out, IT IS NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS, and you do not have to answer! You may want to take a crack at talking to a lawyer's office about it. Or just say to your employer that under the disability act, you do not have to answer or respond to any his/her questions concerning medicines. If he/she takes negative action against you, contact a lawyer.

BUT...it goes another way, too!!!:

Depending upon whether you work with people or not or depending on what your job is, a work place may ask for your medicine list in case of an emergency and they need to give you something. In THIS case, write that you do not feel comfortable giving out the names of your medicines, and instead offer emergency contacts and their phone numbers to be called in case of an emergency.

Either way, you should not have to answer the questions. And I'm sure there are other ways of handling it, too. But these are the two scenarios I have come across regarding such personal information.

Just take it as it comes, and be strong and assertive the best you can. Ultimately, it is your life, and you can change it to whatever you want whenever. And you'll be okay because you are in the right in this. Best advice: trust your gut!

Best Wishes,
Wildflower88

[Pditty]

Well the story goes, I go to work Monday After getting out of the Hospital, and a few employees complained I seemed to slur my words..
The next day I get call into the office with my Boss the President( my bosses Dad) and the secretary/payroll/HR. she does it all. They were worried about my ability to work Safely on my Meds...After the meeting everything was cool..I was up front on my meds.
next day my Boss showed me a short typed paper about the meeting. and asked me to sign it,which I did.I forgot to get a copy but I will..

My employer is a Family Business, Dad is pres. 1 son my boss other son, office/programming/machinist/ect..and oldest son is just an Employee, He did'nt want anything handed to him.
They are very conservative, Ronald Reagan was the greatest Pres. Ever. that type......
Hell they Had our soda machine removed, because they heard Pepsi supports Gay rights...I think you get the Idea..

I live in a very small Town, and no Drivers License Due to my drinking past.. So kinda Trapped..

They are the only Employer in Town that Pays good,

They have treated me Well..I'm the newest Employee, A bit over 2yrs Full time. And within that 2 Yrs my Pay doubled and was Promoted to Night Shift Supervisor.

So I think I will just go with the Flow.

[Princess_Obsidian]

Greetings,

Since most companies, if not all, these days, try to keep a drug-free environment, keeping track of those who are on prescription drugs is not cruel at all. In fact, if ever you are acting weird and you claim it is due to a side effect of your medication, you could be asked to take a drug test, unless they already have suffiecient proof that you have been prescribed such medication from your treating physician.

My medication can make me dizzy, and giggly, as if I am drunk, high, or, at least, buzzed. Luckily, my employer knows of my illness and knows I am on medication, though, if asked, I would be more than willing to take a drug test and have my psychiatrist verify the medication that shows up in my system was prescribed by him.

Trust me, your employer knowing what medication you are on, could save you in the future. Especially if certain side effects tend to make you behave in a certain way, which could be questionable. Prescription drug abuse, not to mention, overall substance abuse, seems to be affecting more and more work places, these days. You'd be surprised how many people get away with it.

Anyway, try to look at this situation as positive as you can. In fact, have a sit down with your employer and let him/her know how you feel. Thus, letting him/her explain why he/she needs the kind of information that he/she claims he/she does.

Have a good one.

[Perna]

I would ask a lawyer in your state but I think it is illegal:

http://www.bna.com/bnabooks/ababna/r.../rnrsavits.pdf