"A violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act? I would surely consult an employee rights attorney about this."
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Boss asked me if my hair was real
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindie Nov 30, 2022. 44 Replies 5 Likes
Hello all,I was diagnosed with alopecia almost 8 months ago when I first started losing my hair. I am an "essential worker" and have worked onsite alongside my lateral colleagues and subordinates…Continue
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"Yes, I would definitely address this with HR!"
"really sorry for this cretin who instead of doing his job he wanted to destabilize you. Keep wearing your wig and keep it at a distance, put your limits because your hair is your hair and has nothing to do with work. what a cretin!!!!"
"I am so sorry this happened to you. Incredibly inappropriate.
Would you be interested in sharing your story on a major talk show. I am seeking guests with an array of authentic challenges while dealing w/ hair loss and wigs ans this is soothing…"
"I turned to a friend for help after starting my own business, as he owns several companies. He recommended that I immediately register with a popular company, Homepage. And I made the right decision, because immediately my business went uphill, as…"
"Oh hell no. Report that to the EEOC. (Asking what condition you have.) They can't ask medical questions and HR KNOWS THAT:
Once a person is hired and has started work, an employer generally can only ask medical questions or require a medical…"
"Ah, looking through the comments a second time I notice that this all happened in the recent past. Eve has dealt with the situation in a level-headed manner and I think she's going to be just fine. "
"Wow, so much vitriol. It does seem to be a new age thing. There was less anger in the past but, yes, some older people can be just as angry as others. You proved your point.
If this boss meant to offend he will do so again. If not he will be…"
"Exactly. Thank you.
Allow me to clairify least there be some continuing speculation I am a young person and therefore am somehow taking undo “offense” due to my misguided, uninformed youth as apparently I am one of those “quite a…"
"There is so much here... Firstly, I would address the emotions around the experience and process them. By doing that you'll be able to look at this with a clearer head, and have more productive communication. Secondly, what is your desired…"
"Wow, he is dumb! Most often people pull that shit privately so as to avoid showing who they are. I have a couple of things to consider.
1) If it hasn't been long since the event go directly to HR and file a complaint.…"
"Two thoughts here. Boss is either ignorant/arrogant or not informed. Your reply could have been, yes, this is my hair. (I paid for it). This sneaked up on you, be prepared next time."
"I'm quite a bit older than many who have replied to you. I know that by reading what they have written. These days people take offence so easily when someone says something that they shouldn't without thinking. I bet your boss felt like…"
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- Just started losing my hair September 2020 at age 43. I am in the stage of "where is all this hair coming from?!" as it keeps falling out. I am trying to guess if all of it is going to fall out and how fast.
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