Disability Discrimination: Depression

[sameer137]

This is hilarious!

[collegeman1988]

Did this boss go to the David Brent School of Management?

[MountainMonkSage]

@collegeman1988 Donnie Eastend

[Kevn3000]

i giggled a little inside when he put the knife away

[MrElectrician59]

My wife has depression/anxiety and can't even get disability. They think if

you are working and the house is paid, you're ok. We have another loan

because the house was falling apart so I pay the loan and utilities and

cars. We got to pay the house off due to a small inheiritance, They make

it hard for the middle class to get anything.

[Ackworth97]

This was written and created by well known british comedian Harry Enfield for anyone whos wondering

[localSickened]

depression isnt a disability

[malhori]

@localSickened No? The fact that it's a *medical* issue caused by a disruption of chemicals in the brain (required for normal functioning) makes it a disbility. You don't think having emotional issues (ie. feeling like you're being swallowed by a dark hole & crying all day, every day, and mis-believing that death is a solution), not to mention having difficulty finding motivation to even get out of bed, let alone showering or dressing... that's not disabling??? You're darn right it is!!!

[mpgsmith]

The advice of MondoBeno is outdates following the introduction of the Equality Act 2010.

"The new provisions make clear that it is not lawful for an employer to ask health questions in the recruitment process before a job offer is made. It is still relevant for an employer to ask these questions after the offer, and so the practice of job offers being conditional on references and health assessments will continue"

[WolfgangPain]

IM GOING TO THAT WEBSITE D;

[SicilianoJen]

Great and important commercial...

Mental illness awareness is a huge goal of mine as I have bipolar disorder too and am trying to expose the stigma through my art and my book, Not As Crazy As You Think.

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[AndrooUK]

Lol. What a stupid advert.

[electrogeek77]

Good message, bad scenario. Most legal experts and job coaches recommend not disclosing your status until after you get an offer if possible, or even just disclose certain symptoms(i.e. my Asperger's-related sensory hypersensitivity or poor short-term memory) that may require reasonable accomodation. Disclosing it like in the ad is seen as an option, but a very high-risk one indeed. Disclosure is important, though, in order to be protected by applicable laws and acts.

[DaturaGreenleaf]

Wow, as far as I know, its unconstitutional to discriminate on the basis of a medical condition where I live. As far as I know, its also illegal to even ask if someone has an illness in the interview. They can only legitimately discriminate if your disability makes you unable to do the job.

[ebutemetube]

Is the employer deliberately showing signs of mental disorder (1,000 mile stare, Stereotypy, etc.)?

[Jenmp3]

It's difficult, coz if they ask, you have to say yes, and the fact that youre honest doesnt seem to count for anything. If they ask on the application form and you say yes, they could just make up reasons for not accepting. I think if everyone could discriminate, they would. I also think they should ask if you are currently suffering from a mental health problem rather than about histories, although they could ask have you had any in the last, say, 3 years.

[electrogeek77]

Last time I checked, most countries with basic civil rights have laws stating that the vast majority of workplaces are actually NOT allowed to ask you direct questions about your medical history. There are a few industries that can(for example, my husband is an engineer and has worked at places that had contracts with militaries of the world, and any disclosure of counseling at his last workplace could be seen as a security risk).

[MondoBeno]

Why would you tell the boss you have depression?!?

[piflover]

Some jobs require you to declare any medical/psychological conditions at interview. You can be fired if it is discovered you withheld information that might affect your work.

[dstebbin]

@piflover Actually, no, the employer can't do that. The employer is not allowed to ask about any disabilities that are not obvious in the job interview.

[Deango2]

@MondoBeno Some people will call me anti-gay for that comment. How so? Because they think having depression is negative, thats why. It's how my brain was hard wired I can't help it. There is nothing wrong with being gay but there is also nothing wrong with being depressed or anxious. Some people just have it, and others need to accept that. I know you didn't say anything about gay people but I know others might try to challenge me in the future about what I said, so I had to clarify myself.

[LovelyLilDevilWings]

@Deango2 there is something wrong with depression, it can ruin your life if you leave it untreated. It can affect your social life with friends, family and etc. I have depression, and it did that to me.