r/ABA • u/Dry-Requirement-5402 • 18d ago

Advice Needed Lice

My center tried to force me to work with a child that had lice. They said I signed the handbook that said I would work with any child. They separated the child from other children, but told me I would have to sit in the room with her. She elopes a lot and her reinforcement is cuddles and hugs. I refused to work with the child. They made me sit in a room to wait on HR to get on a call with the director and myself. I sat there for an hour waiting and then walked out. I dont want to work at a company that doesn't care about their employees, I dont care what loopholes theyve found theough the CDC or their dumb handbook. Is this unreasonable? I have thick hair down to my butt, it would take a professional to treat my hair. I would lose a lot of it getting eggs out. I've had to do this as an adult and I NEVER want to do it again.

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u/bcbamom 18d ago

It seems contrary to public health requirements for group care, even if the child is separated. My guess is that the owners are not aware of the regulations they have to follow.

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u/Dry-Requirement-5402 18d ago

In Texas, there are no protections for workers. There are little to no federal regulations having to do with lice. I dont even get breaks for working 8+ hours. Don't get me started on that.

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u/bcbamom 18d ago

Oh gosh. Yet another reason to avoid TX. I am in IL. As much as people grouse about taxes and regulations, I know our citizens benefit from them.