Employment Discrimination
People with diabetes sometimes face discrimination in the workplace. Learn more about what constitutes workplace discrimination, what rights you have and how to take action to stop discrimination.
The American Diabetes Association has a four step approach to ending discrimination: educate, negotiate, litigate, legislate. In the employment setting, educating your employer about your diabetes can be a particularly useful way to meet your diabetes care needs at work.
Your Rights on the Job
What laws protect me from discrimination? What is a qualified individual with a disability? Find information about your rights on the job here.
Additional Materials
Resources you can use to advocate for yourself in your workplace.
For Employers
Learn ways to accommodate your employees' diabetes and find resources to assist you in understanding how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
