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Do I have to reveal that I have Crohn’s and digenerative bone disease during a job interview?
I am going for a job interview this week. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and digenerative bone disease about 8 months ago. Before my diagnosis, I miss many, many days of work due to abdominal pain, joint pain, stiffness and the inability to be too far away from my bathroom. This went on for 4 years before I was finally diagnosed. Since I have been diagnosed and gotten the proper medication, I have both undercontrol. The possibility of a flair up at one time or another is relatively certain. Should I disclose this information in the interview or wait til I have the job and only disclose if a flair up occurs and I am forced to take time off?
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#2 written by Steve 2 years ago
nope. it’s a privacy law issue.
i’ll put it to you like this…if you job is that important the company or agency would already know that you have it.
next if you reveal it in the interview they can’t not hire you because of it, but they will probably find a way not too. if dono’t reveal it then they find out later, you could be the victim of retaliation from co workers supervisors and HR. remember HR is there to protect your boss no you…but they will never admit it. -
#3 written by threeboysmamma 2 years ago
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By law, you do not have to disclose anything. (HIPAA Privacy Rule) You only have to answer truthfully questions that directly relate to your ability to do the job, such as Can you lift 20 lbs. on a regular basis (if that’s part of the job), or look at a computer screen for 8 hours a day, etc. I have Crohn’s and I know the worry that a flare may occur and interfere with your brand-new job and make a bad impression. Consult an attorney or go to http://www.ccfa.org and look for their book on employment rights for more information, or the government Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/