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Flushing, NY
May 6, 2024
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Always know if you are employed and looking for an accommodation you will need to notify your employer. Example: when I started a new job 2 yrs ago, I notified my employer before my first scheduled day of employment. Conversation went well, and he understood the obstacles I may face once hired. My position enabled me to work around barriers👍

May 6, 2024
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I've always been truthful with present and future employers. Just to be on the safe side. Good Luck!!

May 6, 2024
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If your employer has a separate HR department and you trust HR not to blab, you might feel safer revealing. When I was first diagnosed, I told because I was actually relieved as the first doctor I saw that day said it looked like I had a brain tumor. I never felt it harmed my progression in that job but it's a very hard choice but factor that you may have a disease progression and review time isn't the best time to say you have MS.

May 6, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Tell about your MS to the nurse
She knows what to do with the information
In France the future factory will pay less taxes, the situation can be attractive

May 6, 2024 (edited)
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Deciding whether to disclose your Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to a new employer can indeed be stressful. Here are some points to consider:

1. **Legal Protection**: You are not legally required to disclose your MS or any other medical condition unless you are seeking reasonable accommodations.

2. **Workplace Accommodations** Show Full Answer

Deciding whether to disclose your Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to a new employer can indeed be stressful. Here are some points to consider:

1. **Legal Protection**: You are not legally required to disclose your MS or any other medical condition unless you are seeking reasonable accommodations.

2. **Workplace Accommodations**: If you anticipate needing accommodations at work due to your MS, such as modified work hours or special equipment, you might need to discuss your condition with your employer.

3. **Confidentiality**: Human resource officers are required to keep your medical information confidential, but remember that other coworkers, including your boss, are not legally obligated to do so.

4. **Timing**: The National MS Society suggests considering factors like the length of your tenure, your relationship with your boss, and your job performance record when deciding to disclose your MS.

5. **Support**: Disclosing your condition might garner support from your employer and colleagues, which can be beneficial.

It's important to weigh the potential risks and benefits based on your specific circumstances and workplace environment. If you're unsure, consulting with a healthcare provider or a mental health counselor might provide additional guidance.

May 6, 2024

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