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Notifying employer of dementia
I have been diagnosed with dementia. What is my responsibility for letting
my employer know of my condition?
Asked on April 26, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You are not legally required to let them know, but:
1) if you don't tell them and they let you go, you can't claim any protection from the laws prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilities;
2) You can't ask for any accommodations for your condition if you don't notify your employer; and
3) If you injure yourself or another because of your condition, damage or lose company property, or cost the company money (such as by costing them a sale or failing to complete a project), you would likely be solely liable.
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