If my boss forces me to work 16 hours in 1 day with no breaks and I’m diabetic, is this legal?
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If my boss forces me to work 16 hours in 1 day with no breaks and I’m diabetic, is this legal?
Asked on May 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
Leizer Goldsmith / The Goldsmith Law Firm, LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your employer could reasonably accommodate your need for breaks, there could well be a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act, depending on some other considerations. There are other laws that may help you here as well, including wage and hour laws.
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