Do you have to disclose epilepsy to my employer?
You don’t automatically have to tell your employer about your epilepsy, after a job offer, if you don’t believe it will affect your ability to do your job safely and effectively. An example could be that your epilepsy is well controlled, or you only ever have sleep seizures.
Is it OK to include references on a resume?
Unless specifically requested, references do not belong on a resume. It is almost never a good idea to include them, and recruiters rarely request them early on. References on your resume are almost never useful because they will not be used. You can provide a list of references after your interview if it is requested.
Should I tell my boss I had a seizure?
Be honest, and straightforward: According to the Epilepsy Foundation, you should mention to them if you’ve ever had a seizure, the types of seizures you usually experience, and possibly your seizure triggers.
Can you get a job if you have seizures?
If you have the right qualifications or experience and your seizures don’t put you or the people you work with at risk then you should be able to apply for most jobs. If you have seizures, you may not be able to do jobs that risk your safety or the safety of other people. These include: jobs that involve driving.
Should I list my current employer as a reference?
References from current employers are valuable because they can provide a potential employer the most recent information on your strengths as an employee and give them the confidence in your abilities to make you an offer. If an employer appreciated your work, they could share facts about your success.
Can I get fired for having a seizure at work?
Can I be fired for having epilepsy? You cannot be fired for having epilepsy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the employment of a qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.