Tag Archives: Americans with Disabilities Act

Dialysis, ESRD and EEOC

Posted on October 19, 2014 by DevonTexas

Update 10/19/14:  Recently the EEOC had to sue an employer for discriminating against a patient with ESRD.  It was successful.  READ about it HERE Back a couple years ago, I had to sue my employer through the EEOC  (Equal Employment … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Your Rights

Posted on August 26, 2013 by DevonTexas

I came across this information about kidney patient Bill of Rights from the National Kidney Foundation and figured I would pass it along.  You can read about it by CLICKING HERE Devon © 2013 DevonTexas

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Dialysis and EEOC Mediation (Update)

Posted on May 5, 2013 by DevonTexas

I posted previously on the issue of my EEOC complaint against my former employer and the subsequent Mediation.  It’s all a bit complicated.  I went through this previously with another employer while I had CKD.  At the time, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and your job (Part 3)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by DevonTexas

In a forum, someone posted that they felt they were coming under some extra scrutiny at their workplace since they started dialysis.  They asked if they should be concerned about that. Here’s my answer: They could be covering their butts … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and ADA

Posted on September 29, 2012 by DevonTexas

I came across this article about a kidney patient in Florida who is  suing his former employer for terminating him off shortly after he announced his kidney problems.  They claimed it was a reduction in force but he points out … Continue reading →

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Success! first one anyway…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by DevonTexas

Success.  I’ll savor the word for a moment.  It’s a small but significant one.  As I wrote in “Dialysis and Your Job“,  I filed charges with the EEOC against my former employer.  That’s the first step and that was over … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Thankfulness (Updated again)

Posted on July 26, 2012 by DevonTexas

Another Update: I’m working on the disaster planning post but, dang, it’s really complicated!  I figured to have it done this morning but it’s going to take longer.  Bear with me and watch this space!  Update:  I don’t have much time … Continue reading →

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