Disability Rating (sc)...do You Have To Disclose To Employer?

[MDB1968NM]

Hi everyone,

If this is not the right area then Mods please move this.

If someone is applying for a job after military retirement and they are disabled (SC), does that have to be disclosed to the employer?  The reason I ask is that many govt jobs ask if you are applying for preference.  Would the employer need to know what your disabilities are, OR, would they just have to know your rating percentage if that?

I would think that some employers might hold having a disability against the potential job seeker in certain instances.  Has anyone had any direct experience with this?

Thanks for the information in advance!

;)

[Commander Bob]

Hi everyone,

...If someone is applying for a job after military retirement and they are disabled (SC), does that have to be disclosed to the employer? The reason I ask is that many govt jobs ask if you are applying for preference. Would the employer need to know what your disabilities are, OR, would they just have to know your rating percentage if that?

I would think that some employers might hold having a disability against the potential job seeker in certain instances. Has anyone had any direct experience with this?

Thanks for the information in advance!

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What Government are you seeking employment with??? Why wouldn't you take the "Disabled vet points preference"? Very odd???

I don't mean to pry, but what kind of Gov job are you seeking?

Edited June 9, 2011 by Commander Bob

[Rshen1]

What Government are seeking employment with??? Why wouldn't you take the "Disabled vet points preference"? Very odd???

I don't mean to pry, but what kind of Gov job are you seeking?

Im trying to get in With DHS Customs and Border Protection Officer..

I applied 2 years ago and have been waiting list to get the call to get hired..

I wasnt a disabled Vet when i applied 2 years ago. and i passed the Medical Phsical..

You just recently got rated as Dis. vet.

My Medical expired and i have to redo my Medical...

I dont want to disclose.. because it will prolong the process,, I will be put on medical hold..

I will get passed over on the list, or i poss. wont get hired at all.. I have seen/ heard this happen many times..

I am just waitin go onthe call to get hired

As you said your self. the Government hiring is a fraud..

I didnt apply as a disable Vet do i have to disclose?

[Rshen1]

They are not suppose to.. but they have and they will.

But anyway when i applieed 2 years ago.. i wanst a disabled vet.. i just recently got rated... now my original Medical expired and i have to redo it.

Idont want to disclose if i dont have to.. I mean i didnt apply as a disabled vet soo

I am going to tell you this so dont take it the wrong way.

What you are doing is foolish. you are in a higher than 10 percent category since you are 40 percent. They cannot discriminate because of a Service conected disability.

Dont let things you have heard or some misdirected thought cost you a Job if you really want it.

You are only hurting yourself.

JBasser

[Rshen1]

I didnt apply as a disabled vet nor was a disabeled vet when i applied back then.. My Medical recently expired and i have to redo it.

Doesnt the ADA say that you dont have to disclose.. unless you need accomidation.. etc..

I know what they law says.. but they discriminate anyway not all the time.. but some times.. ive seen it and heard.. and try proving them wrong or sueing them is next to impossible..

I would not lie on the application if asked if I am a disabled vet. The whole thing with a disability is "can you do the job with or without accommdation". If nothing about your disability makes it impossible for you to do the main functions of the job they can't legally discriminate. The way it usually works in government and elsewhere is that they will never tell you that they did not hire you because of your disability unless it is obvious like being blind and wanting to drive a truck. Employers are wise to the ADA.

[Vync]

I would not lie on the application if asked if I am a disabled vet. The whole thing with a disability is "can you do the job with or without accommdation". If nothing about your disability makes it impossible for you to do the main functions of the job they can't legally discriminate. The way it usually works in government and elsewhere is that they will never tell you that they did not hire you because of your disability unless it is obvious like being blind and wanting to drive a truck. Employers are wise to the ADA.

Mega bump here...

For what it's worth, I called the 1-800 number and asked them to generate a letter validating my disability percentage, but omitting the conditions and compensation amount. When I applied, I turned it in and it did not impair my hiring at all. The employer even sent an ergonomic team to setup my so I could be as comfortable as possible.

[Commander Bob]

Hi everyone,

If someone is applying for a job after military retirement and they are disabled (SC), does that have to be disclosed to the employer? The reason I ask is that many govt jobs ask if you are applying for preference. Would the employer need to know what your disabilities are, OR, would they just have to know your rating percentage if that?

I wonder if 'MDB1968NM' ever got that job??? We haven't heard from 'MDB1968NM' since Oct/04/2010 11:31 PM.

Edited June 9, 2011 by Commander Bob