Is it safe to disclose mental health issues?
Disclosing a mental health issue in a workplace is still a risky call for most workers, research indicates. Even though there is generally no legal duty to disclose to an employer and legal recourse if employees are discriminated against, disclosure can have its costs.
What to do when your employee discloses a mental health condition?
It can be helpful, says Greenwood, to explain to the employee why you may have to tell HR. This includes ensuring that the employee gets the legal protections they’re entitled to in order to avoid discrimination as well as access to all the company’s resources and possible accommodations.
Why are companies investing in mental health care?
Second, companies are recognizing the costs associated with not addressing employees’ mental health issues. Third, the growing emphasis that companies place on controlling their self-insured healthcare costs points directly to investing in mental health interventions.
How many people have been sacked due to mental health problems?
Employees are right to hesitate – research from Mind released today found that one in five people who had disclosed had been sacked or forced out of their jobs.
It can be helpful, says Greenwood, to explain to the employee why you may have to tell HR. This includes ensuring that the employee gets the legal protections they’re entitled to in order to avoid discrimination as well as access to all the company’s resources and possible accommodations.
What happens if an employer discloses medical information to an employee?
If an employer discloses an employee’s medical information that’s protected under the PDA and the disclosure leads to discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation, that’s a violation of Title VII. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
What happens if I talk about my mental health condition at work?
If you do talk about your condition, the employer cannot discriminate against you (see Question 5), and it must keep the information confidential, even from co-workers. (If you wish to discuss your condition with coworkers, you may choose to do so.) 3. What if my mental health condition could affect my job performance?
Is it illegal for an employer to discriminate against someone with a mental illness?
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition. This includes firing you, rejecting you for a job or promotion, or forcing you to take leave.