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Q: My boss won't remove candles that cause migraines for me. Can I be fired?

I work in a restaurant.  My manager, the top dog, put oil burning candles on all the tables.  Every day that I have worked since, I've left with a migraine.  She refuses to change the candles.  What can I do?

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12/23/08 9:21am

Hmm, wonder if OSHA has regs on scented candles(:

 

Um...I would call a disabilty atty since providing someone with an unhealthy enviroment has to be a violation of the discrimination against people with disabilties act. And, if you get fired because of having to call in sick or whatever remember to collect unemployement, maybe even sue, & get a job with a place that cares about their employees. 

 

I had a once a wk job when I was still able to work a little as a private duty nurse where the patients family used plug-in's & air freshener. I'd call the night before my shift...they's unplug them. Also, they'd avoid perfume & spray while I was there or I'd be forced to go home. They tried, but I still had to quit when my headache became worse because the house still holds that fragrance. Of course, I did not sue or anything...they cared & did try. 

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By Shelane— Last Modified: 12/22/10, First Published: 12/22/08