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Originally Posted by Crook32
I am filling out my paperwork for my new job. One form you can self identify if you have a disability. Depression and bipolar fall under this. Would you ever self disclose?
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Is this optional?
Does not disclosing now preclude you from requesting accommodations in the future?
Do you need accommodations now?
Have you needed accommodations in the past?
Do you anticipate maybe needing accommodations in the future (at this job)?
If it's optional and not disclosing is just fine, as in not considered fraudulent, I'd not disclose.
If it's entirely optional; yet, still leaves my future options open, I'd not disclose initially.
Does your state have any laws around this?
You could call your state department of labor to clarify the employment and disclosure laws. If you call, you might ask if the state laws override the federal laws/provisions? if nothing else the DOL will should direct you to the correct info.
Best wishes!
