Managing celiac disease typically involves recurring medical appointments that fall during business hours: gastroenterology follow-ups, periodic bloodwork to monitor antibody levels and nutritional status, and sometimes dietitian consultations.
You may be able to request schedule flexibility so these appointments do not consume a disproportionate amount of leave. FMLA may also apply if your employer has 50 or more employees and you have worked there 12 or more months — it is separate from the ADA and can provide additional protection.
An organized letter that lays out the recurring nature of celiac care, requests one or more flexible arrangements, and commits to advance notice so the impact on the team stays small.
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Choose the arrangement or arrangements that fit your situation, and remove options that do not apply.
Offering to make up missed hours is a meaningful show of good faith. If your appointments are predictable, such as quarterly, note that.
Ask your gastroenterologist to provide a letter confirming recurring appointment needs if requested.
- EEOC, Disability Discrimination and the ADA eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination
- U.S. Department of Labor, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
- EEOC, How to File a Charge eeoc.gov · 1-800-669-4000
Template provided for informational purposes only. Does not constitute legal advice. If your employer has 50 or more employees and you have worked there at least 12 months, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may provide additional protections for qualifying medical leave. Consider consulting a licensed employment attorney. You may also contact the EEOC at eeoc.gov or 1-800-669-4000.