Morning all...

Does anyone know if an employee has a legal obligation to inform their employer if they have been diagnosed with depression and/or stress by their doctor/psychologist?

The person in question says she feels reluctant to mention it as in her workplace there can be a bit of a stigma attached to it. Apparently the professionals involved have made no recommendation regarding taking time off so far and have suggested lifestyle chanegs may help the situation. (Things like excercising, catching up with old firends etc). She's not been prescribed any medication either, although she is attending weekly individual counselling sessions.

 

nobody?

 

Been looking on the internet and the above is the best answer, and true.

Benni.

 

It's a women they go through this every month

 

No your not under any obligation to inform your employer, it's personal and providing it's not affecting her performance at work then there is no need for them to know. As she says there is alot of stigma attached to mental illness which is a shame although it should NEVER happen in the work place and if it does she should see HR.

 

thanks folks.
hopefully that'll ease her worries a bit!

 

As said no LEGAL obligation, unless medication affects her abilities.
As you have found there is a serious stigma attached to mental ilness, wait until you have been detained under the mental health act, it's gets much better!!
tabetha

 

depression is classed as a disability,and you dont have to tell your employer,but it is advisable to do so,as they have to make allowances for you.ie,time off cannot be used against you in redundancy situations.ect ect

 

agree with lloyd, she should tell them, they will be more happy for her to take time off, as work is mostly the main proplem with stress

 

agree with above...well everyone on this thread tbh