Guest guest Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 It is illegal for them to ask and you don't have to tell them. Personally, I would go to your local voc rehab office (did you see them for your last job? Often the state will pay for mods necessary for you to do your job, such as a chair) and see what they say. They should also have employment counselors there. Personally, if I was in your spot, I would never tell them. Only if they asked once you got the job. Unfortunately, you have to work FT a year (actually based on a total number of hours in a 12 mo period) before you are eligible for FMLA benefits (for those needed days off). The last job I interviewed for, my interview was about 45min long and I swear we spent at least 30 min talking about my disability. I think he knew he wasn't going to hire me (he thought my disability would be too much of a hassle and he might actually have to accommodate it by moving some equipment a bit lower), so he spent the 30 min satisfying his curiosity. I was caught off guard. I didn't know what to say, so I politely answered his questions. Really, I should have politely said something like, " I appreciate your interest, but I would prefer to discuss the job. " But, hindsight is 20/20 and I was just caught off guard about how to stop the inquiry without being rude and putting him off so I didn't get the job. The office manager liked me better of the two candidates (I was going to replace her). The funny thing is that I have since seen his office advertising for the same position. Oh well. it wasn't meant to be. Mayne the universe saved me from working from a tyrant. I really should have reported him though. Check out these sites that might provide more insight. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html#potential http://www.pacer.org/tatra/resources/POD/disclosedisability.asp Good luck with the job search. I too have been looking for a PT job without success. I would think in this economy they would be plentiful. PT workers are cheaper than FT, but all I can find are FT jobs. Jenn On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Dybowski wrote: > ** > > > Good Morning everyone, > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the > position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. For > starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had a duct > taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in bed the > whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I did. > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit here > watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and I > were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the getting > up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 hours and > could not handle working more. I was kind of the office joke.. and > all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... Ironically he now has > multiple issues and GETS it now > Anyways, moving forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get > the offer etc?? > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped > chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > What is the legal standard here? > Thanks > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 You shouldn't have had to worry about putting him off, he should've been worried about a lawsuit for violating EEOC and ADA laws. Under the ADA, an employer may not ask disability-related questions and may not conduct medical examinations until after it makes a conditional job offer to the applicant. Re: Work questions... It is illegal for them to ask and you don't have to tell them. Personally, I would go to your local voc rehab office (did you see them for your last job? Often the state will pay for mods necessary for you to do your job, such as a chair) and see what they say. They should also have employment counselors there. Personally, if I was in your spot, I would never tell them. Only if they asked once you got the job. Unfortunately, you have to work FT a year (actually based on a total number of hours in a 12 mo period) before you are eligible for FMLA benefits (for those needed days off). The last job I interviewed for, my interview was about 45min long and I swear we spent at least 30 min talking about my disability. I think he knew he wasn't going to hire me (he thought my disability would be too much of a hassle and he might actually have to accommodate it by moving some equipment a bit lower), so he spent the 30 min satisfying his curiosity. I was caught off guard. I didn't know what to say, so I politely answered his questions. Really, I should have politely said something like, " I appreciate your interest, but I would prefer to discuss the job. " But, hindsight is 20/20 and I was just caught off guard about how to stop the inquiry without being rude and putting him off so I didn't get the job. The office manager liked me better of the two candidates (I was going to replace her). The funny thing is that I have since seen his office advertising for the same position. Oh well. it wasn't meant to be. Mayne the universe saved me from working from a tyrant. I really should have reported him though. Check out these sites that might provide more insight. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html#potential http://www.pacer.org/tatra/resources/POD/disclosedisability.asp Good luck with the job search. I too have been looking for a PT job without success. I would think in this economy they would be plentiful. PT workers are cheaper than FT, but all I can find are FT jobs. Jenn On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Dybowski wrote: > ** > > > Good Morning everyone, > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the > position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. > For starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had > a duct taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in > bed the whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I did. > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit > here watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and > I were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the > getting up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 > hours and could not handle working more. I was kind of the office > joke.. and all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... > Ironically he now has multiple issues and GETS it now Anyways, moving > forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get the offer > etc?? > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped > chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > What is the legal standard here? > Thanks > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I know, I know. I hadn't been on an interview for years and it was my first interview since my paralysis. It shocked me and caught me off guard. I really wish I would have reported him. Oh well. Looks like he has never gotten an employee to stay very long. Must be him :-) Jenn > ** > > > You shouldn't have had to worry about putting him off, he should've been > worried about a lawsuit for violating EEOC and ADA laws. > > Under the ADA, an employer may not ask disability-related questions and may > not conduct medical examinations until after it makes a conditional job > offer to the applicant. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 So the answer is after your offer right? Cause I think if you don't say anything, and you need accommodations they have a right to refuse? > ** > > > Good Morning everyone, > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the > position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. > For starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had > a duct taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in > bed the whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I did. > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit > here watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and > I were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the > getting up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 > hours and could not handle working more. I was kind of the office > joke.. and all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... > Ironically he now has multiple issues and GETS it now Anyways, moving > forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get the offer > etc?? > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped > chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > What is the legal standard here? > Thanks > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 No, you should not disclose your health condition at an interview. It is not a qualification to work. With that said, you will have to disclose your condition if it interferes with your work after you start a new job. I do my best to schedule all my medical appointments outside of business hours to minimize the impact. Also, I would recommend investing in an ergonomic chair that you could bring to work. I am lucky enough to have an employer that was willing to provide an ergonomic chair. But, I would have bought one if that is what I needed to work. I try be as accomodating as I can be. I wish you luck in your job search. Carol > > Good Morning everyone, > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. For starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had a duct taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in bed the whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I did. > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit here watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and I were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the getting up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 hours and could not handle working more. I was kind of the office joke.. and all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... Ironically he now has multiple issues and GETS it now > Anyways, moving forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get the offer etc?? > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > What is the legal standard here? > Thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I should have read the other posts before posting... Please familiarize yourself with eeoc and ada laws. Employers are supposed to make certain accomodations. With that said, you are more likely to have good luck with a larger corporation than a mom and pop. As a generalizaion, larger companies have more training in hr issues and more likely to accomodate you. Again, I wish you luck! Carol > > Good Morning everyone, > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. For starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had a duct taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in bed the whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I did. > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit here watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and I were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the getting up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 hours and could not handle working more. I was kind of the office joke.. and all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... Ironically he now has multiple issues and GETS it now > Anyways, moving forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get the offer etc?? > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > What is the legal standard here? > Thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 No, do not disclose this at the job offer. Disclose this when it interferes with you ability to work and when you are asking for accomodations. Some companies have an ergonomic specialist on staff that will assist you with a chair and workstation accomodations. In that case, you are disclosing your disability to the ergo specialist, not your supervisor. Or, just show up with a chair and take initiative on your own. No duct tape necessary! > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Good Morning everyone, > > > I quit my job a few months ago, I will be starting school etc and the > > > position I chose after my last job was nothing like they said to me. > > > For starters it was 80 cold calls more than I would ever do, and i had > > > a duct taped crappy chair that gave me back spasms so bad I stayed in > > > bed the whole weekend. We have the financial means for me to quit so I > > did. > > > But now I am thinking of finding something part time, so I don't sit > > > here watching TV shows all day.. and rant.. > > > My last job knew about my condition, and it was an issue. My boss and > > > I were close, but he did not understand the SEVERE pain aspect.. the > > > getting up and stretching.. the occasional day off because I worked 50 > > > hours and could not handle working more. I was kind of the office > > > joke.. and all her pills, sure they are for pain.. wink wink... > > > Ironically he now has multiple issues and GETS it now Anyways, moving > > > forward.. do I tell the employer? And when? After I get the offer > > > etc?? > > > I'm worried if I don't say anything I will wind up in this duct taped > > > chair situation.. and if I do I will have everyone looking at me funny. > > > What is the legal standard here? > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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