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10/02/09 05:42 AM

"I work for fed. govt. (letter carrier) Does the post office hv to accomodate my diabetes? ex: needing more time on the job when blood sugars are low?"
Asked By: alexxdr  
Category: Other

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Boss will not allow more time for my delivery because she says its not fair to the other employees. Blood sugars get low from time to time rushing back to office to avoid disciplinary actions but bloods sugars extremely low.

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10/02/09 07:31 PM

Dear alexxdr, There is an American Disability Act that spells out the rights of people with disabilities so they cannot be disciminated against. Your diabetes should be covered by this act. Personally, I think you need to sit down with someone like a union representative and discuss your needs and accommodations with your supervisor. Having someone else at the talks will help you negotiate accommodations within the scope of the act and ensure that the agreed-upon conditions are then adhered to.
Answered By: Janice Fisher
Accreditations: RD, LD, PHD, CDE, BC-ADM
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