should I tell a job I apply for that I have Multiple sclerosis?

Answer 1

According to the ADA they can not ask you on an application if you have a disability. When you get the job then you can tell them. Legally they can't fire you and they have to make reasonable accomodations for you. If it is obvious that you have MS, then you will need to discuss it.Keep it short and sweet and do not go on and on about your DISabilities but your abilities and how you know you can do the job and that you may need now or in the future some reasonable accomodations. If you have a disability or independent living center near you consult with them first so that they can help you prepare for the interview. Trust me they can help you get that job. Do a search for THE AMERICAN with DISABILITIES ACT and this will give you more info on the laws that alllow you to work and on reas. accomodations.GOOD LUCK my honey has MS too and I have SEVERE arthritis.You can do it! pammi

Answer 2

You are in catch 22 situation. If you do not tell, when you start bunking due to illness, they willmcome to know. It will be treated as hiding vital information. If you tell them now, they may think before appointing you. Start dr8inking Noni fruit juice and get rid of Multiple sclerosis.

Answer 3

I just want to say something, doesn't really have to do with your MS but your mother's brother. I'm just curious on what he has. You say: "My mothers brother only knows how to speak spanish he can't read or write it he doesn't know a word in engish and can not read it or write it. He apply for disability a long time ago and was deny but then he hire a good lawyer appeal it and won. He can walk and dance real good." How is this a disability if he can speak Spanish? Are you saying that he can't read or write Spanish or are you saying that for English? Even so, I'm dumbfounded on how that's a disability. I'm kind of wondering what walking and dancing has to do with it?

Answer 4

NO!!!! And they can not ask you anything about your health . I once interviewed a 9 month pregnant girl and I could not even ask her if she was pregnant. A week later she went into labor and came back 6 wks later and was a fine employee. I have a rare nuerological condition and have been employed at my work for 10 yrs, sometimes it does effect my work. I have been forth coming about it because I chose to and in case of needing an ambulance. Once you are hired and they see you do good work then you can inform them for your safety, but they can not fire you because of it...unless it dramatically effects your quality of work. Good luck and God bless!

Answer 5

absolutely while it may jeopardize the chances of getting said job honesty is always the best policy. if you get the job even after informing them of this then they will know what to expect rather than after an on the job problem and it's brought up then. hopefully this is helpful and good luck with the job search

Answer 6

Nope, none of their business. I also have a feeling that a cure is likely in 10 years or so. Why risk not getting hired because of a disease that may soon be curable or least controlled.

Answer 7

Only if they ask you directly because it's a necessary question for the job. If you lie in that case, then you will be fired when they find out... and they always do.!

Answer 8

If it will not affect your work you should not tell but if it is serious you tell
Because you need some flexibility of working hours and you may need o go to doctor one of your working days so you should inform your boss about your illness
And I just wondered are you using corticosteroids or any type of medicines for it . You can mail me.

Answer 9

Some employment applications used to ask about specific maladies, lying on an application is grounds for termination. If asked, tell. If not, don't tell.

Answer 10

if it will hinder your ability to do your job, then yes they need to be told. a job cant discriminate you for a disabillity/disease that you have.