how to deal with necessary doctors apts during SA Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:18 pm

i have medically necessary doctors appointments twice a week. is there a way to deal with this during my SA? i can schedule them for later in the evening, is there a time that i could make sure I'm out of the office by, or is this something i need to discuss with someone at the firm? (i would rather not reveal my medical condition to the firm). i am happy to make up any hours that i miss!

grand inquisitor · Post by **grand inquisitor** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:22 pm

since its so frequent i would raise it with the hiring person just to be on the safe side. if you keep it generic, speaking about "medical appointments," its doubtful anyone will pry.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:24 pm

You should tell your office's HR person/office manager. They won't tell other attorneys, and you shouldn't worry too much about letting your firm know because everyone realizes that discriminating against someone for a medical condition is a really easy way to get the firm sued/on ATL. Depending on what market you're in, early morning (like at 730 or 8 am) may be less disruptive than evening appointments.

emkay625 · Post by **emkay625** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:31 pm

End of the day would be more difficult than beginning of the day, I think. If you could get an 8 am appointment and still be in the office around 9, no one would bat an eye (at least in Texas....no idea about other markets). But leaving at 4:15 or so would look worse.

And I vote tell the head HR/recruiter person. They will be discreet and could explain for you if someone happens to notice and brings it up in hiring decision meetings.

gabewatch · Post by **gabewatch** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:33 pm

Just bill it and you should be fine.

jrass · Post by **jrass** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:25 pm

If you get other summers to go with you, you could expense it as an event. Just load a 12-pack of beer, some pb and j and party favors and you're good.

BaiAilian2013 · Post by **BaiAilian2013** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:27 pm

Don't do evening, there are too many evening events. Lunch is not ideal either. Early am is best.

Diplock1 · Post by **Diplock1** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 1:12 am

jrass wrote:If you get other summers to go with you, you could expense it as an event. Just load a 12-pack of beer, some pb and j and party favors and you're good.

Super helpful for OP.

2014 · Post by **2014** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:03 pm

What market? If NY even an 8 am would be fine - basically zero chance of work

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