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Will an employer hire me knowing I have seizures? Should I just not tell them when I apply?
I was in a bad car accident 6 months ago. My doctor released me to go back to work but my employer doesn't want me to yet bc I suffer from seizures due to my head injury. (I work at a restaurant and my boss doesn't want to be liable if I injure myself in the kitchen or fall.) I have to get a new job.
I've been off work for 6 months and have been living on my savings but it's running out. I have an attorney but my case can't be settled until my all my medical treatment is completed. Which may take a long time. When I apply for new jobs should I even tell them my situation?
I haven't had a seizure in a while. My doctor says it's possible I may not even have anymore. But I'm afraid if I don't tell them the truth they will call my previous employer for a reference and my boss will tell them about the risk of me working. How can I get a new job without being discriminated against?
2 Answers
- cyanne2akLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Some employers will not hire you because of this, but you should be up front and honest about it. There are plenty of jobs you may be able to do. However, I worry that you have a more serious condition and perhaps should apply for disability. If you cannot work due to the seizures, apply for unemployment right away.
- Florida LawyerLv 41 decade ago
You should tell them if you are asked about the seizures and if there is a question on an employment application you must disclose it. First, it is honest, second the Defendant can subpoena these employment applications and if you say nothing is wrong a Jury hear about in trial on the accident case and will not give you your real damages. Hang in there some good employers still exist. Third, you could hurt a co employee relying on you to do your new job safely if your boss does not know. Your current boss is in the middle of this it will get better.
