Employer says my "ADHD medicatoin is Dangerous", and I could lose my job?

Question

Hello there..

I want to get people's opinions, and somehow get the word out about what my work is doing. I have been recently told by my employer, KFC, that my ADHD medication is "Dangerous", and they are looking into ways to preventing me from working, because I take my medication while at work.

Last night I sent an email to some local newspapers, and radio stations, hopefully to get the word out.

I am also involved with a Human Rights case against my employer.

I hope there are some decent people out there, that would like to help in this cause, to protect people from employers like this.

I live in London, Ontario, I'm 24, and I could lose my job because I take medication while at work.

LETS MAKE SOME NOISE PEOPLE!!!

We can't let KFC, or any employer do this.

Answer 1

Sue the socks off em!!

Answer 2

That (your medical condition and treatment) is for your DOCTOR to determine, not a manager of a fast food restaurant.

If you are on a *prescibed* medication (in this case I assume Ritalin), and use it accordinging (and your condition is controlled by this medication), they have no grounds to prevent you from working.

Assuming you have never had a severe reaction to your medication on the job and/or put people/property in harm's way, I would think Canadian law should protect you here in this case.

Go ahead and file your complaint. Draw attention to your case, take the money/settlement, and then leave. I would never return to work for such an ill-informed company. Educate them and move on. They  have no right to *assume* without evidence or knowledge.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would want to know where they got their info from. I know some of the meds can cause heart issues, but usually in people with a preexisting condition. These meds have a black box warning on them, or at least they do in the US.