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Old Jan 21, 2016, 10:52 AM
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I did wonder why you told your new boss your diagnosis. Legally in the USA, they can not ask for any of your medical info. You can not be compelled to reveal to provide information on any medical condition. For instance when I need time to go to the psych dr, I write my request as simply "physician". Even the speciality can not be required due to discrimination protection of employees. This really came in force during the AIDS crisis in the 1980's, but those labor laws cover you too. I debated telling my boss about my psych hospitalization in December. I could only see negatives to it. The stigma of BP is too great for me to risk a bad reaction. Basically she can't discriminate what she doesn't know about.
It's your decision. But please know that you can decided to reveal or not reveal and how much in any employment situation.
Thanks for this!
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