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Jun 03, 2016, 03:19 PM
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 today i filled out a app. for a job that i would love to have but i had to answer if i had a disability and bipolar was on there list so if i lied an they found out then i wouldn't get the job cause i lied but if i answered yes then they still couldn't give me it either way i'm like why do i even do this it makes me feel worthless as a person  i still applied but i'm hoping to get it! i just want to know when they started asking these questions? this is like the second time i have answered this!
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Jun 05, 2016, 03:39 PM
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Hello Miniongrl78: I'd be hesitant to advise you with regard to this. Laws can vary from one state to the next. (Plus I've been away from this for a few years now.) I would suggest you contact your state Department of Employment / Job Service office & ask if this is even a legal question. It's not unusual to find questions that are technically illegal on job applications. It is technically illegal for an employer to discriminate based on disability. But, of course, it happens every day... sadly...
One way of handling this kind of question I've heard of is to write: "Will explain in interview" in whatever space is provided. Of course this can be problematic as well because it sort-of puts the pressure on if you do get an interview. You'll need to be ready with an effective answer. It is important, I believe, to disclose disability at some point prior to actually starting work. If you don't disclose, as far as I am aware, an employer is under no obligation to provide reasonable accommodation. It's been a few years now since I've been actively involved with these sorts of things. But this, at least, is the way it used to be. I assume it still is. There again, check with your state's job service office to get up-to-date, accurate information. Good luck!   
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Jun 05, 2016, 07:03 PM
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questions regarding disabilities are VOLUNTARY. You do not have to disclose your disability unless you need an immediate accommodation like wheelchair access or something. in most cases they are not going to find out unless you tell them or your severely disabled and its evident but if thats the case you would probably be on disability compensation and not have to work. Im on disability
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