How do I tell a prospective employer about an allergy?

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I have a deadly peanut allergy.  I recently had a full-blown reaction because someone near me was eating peanut butter.  I'm currently looking for a new job.  Does anyone have any experince telling employers that they need to be in an allergen-free environment?  Should I mention it in the interview? 

Thanks!

Jo March · Accepted Answer

Thats a tough one...you don't want the place to not hire you even though they shouldn't do that because its just like having a disability.  Some job applications have a place you can write in if you need any special accomodations, perhaps you could write in there that you need a peanut free enviornment due to a fatal allergy

Babyboy · Answer

I have never experience this but I have a nephew who has a peanut allergy.  I believe you should tell your employer of this situation. If he cares he will help insure the safety of all his employees. Good luck telling him and finding a new job but just remember you will have to tell that employer as well.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, you should.
I worked in a resteraunt and couldn't handle the desserts because of nut allergies. They made accomidations for me.

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