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Can you be discriminated against when applying for jobs because of a period of illness? |
I have not worked since May, when I had to leave my last job (still in the probationary period) due to what was probably my first episode of Multiple Sclerosis. I'm pretty much back on form now, I may never have another attack, and I'm back in the job market again. I am worried that having not worked for so many months will stand against me. What am I obliged to reveal about my illness? People already react to the words "Multiple Schlerosis" as though I have a terminal illness. I know I will get good references from previous employers. Legally they can't, but if you were taken on for a probationary period although they wouldn't identify it as the reason, some would probably use it as an excuse to let you go but would come up with some crap as 'not really suitable for the job'. I have a friend who has MS but was only diagnosed 5 years ago and was already in employment. her company have been fantastic and she has since had 2 children and is still in work, part time. I hope that you can find someone who will take you for who you are and not what you have to live with. Very very good luck x legally no, but it depends on what effect an illness or disability will have on the job you are applying for. Thats why you don't see many police officers in wheelchairs! Try and look at it from the employers point of view. They hire someone who is likely to take long, unplanned periods of time away. Hardly the best way to run a business. They can legally ask: Is there anything about you that will impede or prevent you from performing the tasks listed in the job description? If they feel like you have been untruthful, they can probably let you go. I hope you are seeking employment in a field where prolonged and sporadic absences will not interfere with the business work flow. I will be hiring someone soon in a position that could accommodate long absences, and hope you can find a similar one. Best wishes, you are very courageous and I feel confident you will get a job. Yes you can but it is morally wrong. If you have no lasting effect of an illness then you cannot officially be discriminated against. The employer will however give some other reason for rejection. I you could prove that you are best person for a job then you could take them to tribunal Finaldx had a good answer. If the illness is considered as a detractor from the general condition of employment it's not discrimination. They are not suppose to but they usually do but on the other hand if you put you have had no days off in the past year so they dont believe you so you do have to be careful but be honest it might be an idea to get a letter from your doctor saying that you are medically clear to work so you can have prove that you are ok to work Good luck You must tell your future employers because they could sack you if they ever found out you lied on an application form. I would also suggest that it would depend on the type of work you are applying for. There maybe some jobs that can legitimately discriminate, but I'm not 100% sure. |
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