To tell or not to tell....
Hi all
I am newly diagnosed (officially only a matter of weeks although it's been suspected for 2 years!). I have told my close friends and family but don't feel comfortable telling my work. Luckily, no questions have been asked as to why I need two weeks off in January (for my first set of Lemtrada infusions!).
While I know there are laws in place to stop discrimination, I can't help but feel that it will still have an impact on decisions about promotions etc. Even if this is just subconsciously!
Does anyone have any advice, thoughts or experiences they don't mind sharing on this point? In particular, I would love to hear how other lawyers have dealt with this issue?
Thanks
It's suppose to be against the law in the US but companies find away to get around it. The company my husband works for finds something they can use to fire you if they find out you have MS. He has known at least two people who were recently diagnosed that were let go. He has never told anyone he works with that I have MS, he's afraid they will let him go. At his age it would be hard for him to get another job. Potter
It's a tough one. I'm not sure about the US but in blighty legally we should be protected. The problem you may have is your recovery after lemtrada. I've had terrible issues and that's almost 8 weeks post treatment. Others have recovered really quickly. We're all special snowflakes. I guess I'd tell them, but I work for the government so I have that extra support. Got to go with your gut I guess. Good luck xxx