{"id":22861,"date":"2022-02-16T12:35:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T17:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpaprx.com\/?p=22861"},"modified":"2026-04-30T05:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:34:21","slug":"can-i-get-fired-if-i-have-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/can-i-get-fired-if-i-have-sleep-apnea","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Fired If I Have Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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So, you\u2019ve been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, eh? After navigating through the sleep treatment process and selecting your perfect gear, you may be left with a few questions related to your job. Namely, the big scary one: Can I get fired if I have sleep apnea?\u00a0<\/p>

Read on for the full scoop of what your sleep apnea diagnosis means for your career.<\/p>

Can an Employer Refuse to Hire Me if I have Sleep Apnea?<\/h3>

As of a 2008 amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the definition of a person with a disability was changed to include those with a \u201cdisability corrected by an assistive device like a CPAP machine\u201d. The answer then is,\u00a0NO<\/strong>, an employer cannot refuse to hire people with sleep apnea.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Can my Employer Fire Me if I have Sleep Apnea?<\/h3>

Due to the above amendment to the ADA, your employer must make reasonable accommodations for your disability, if applicable. And after 2008, you\u00a0cannot be fired<\/strong>\u00a0for simply having sleep apnea.\u00a0<\/p>

However, and this is very important: you\u00a0can<\/strong>\u00a0be fired if you are not currently and effectively being treated for your sleep apnea! Meaning, the diagnosis itself can not get you fired, but not treating your sleep apnea may.\u00a0Reach out to our clinical team<\/a>\u00a0to get started on your sleep treatment if you haven\u2019t yet.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Should I Tell My Employer I Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h3>

While certain job fields may require disclosure, such as truckers, physical labor, etc., you are generally under no obligation to share your health history with a potential employer. However, you may find that beginning your relationship with such candor may prove beneficial for all parties. You are sharing valuable information (not excuses!) that will provide context in the future and help to keep healthy, open communication flowing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Am I at a Higher Risk to Lose My Job if I Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h3>

According to a 2019 study, results show that individuals with\u00a0undiagnosed<\/em>\u00a0obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were\u00a0more likely to have experienced multiple involuntary job losses<\/a>. Compared to participants who did not have sleep apnea, those with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea were more than twice as likely to have a history of multiple job layoffs or firings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

How Do I Ensure Job Security if I Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h3>

The biggest takeaway here is that sleep apnea is not a death sentence for your career\u2014no matter what the career! The best way to eliminate any job security risks is to be properly and effectively treating your sleep apnea. This means not only wearing your mask every night, but\u00a0regularly cleaning your supplies<\/a>, and replacing them according to your replacement schedule.<\/p>

You can also double-down with\u00a0Remote Therapy Monitoring<\/a>\u00a0with our board certified sleep specialists. We\u2019ll give you up-to-date data insights and recommendations to improve your sleep health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Still Have Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Our clinical team is always available to answer your questions, help you find the right gear, or just listen to you vent! You can call us at (866) 716-0663, email us at\u00a0sleeptight@cpaprx.com<\/a>\u00a0or even Live Chat with us in the lower right corner!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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