Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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.