Talking to co-workers
Privacy is your right
Your mental health problem is a medical problem, and you have the right to keep that information private. You’re not required to tell anyone else about your condition except if your employer has an absenteeism policy that requires you to provide a medical certificate if you have been absent for a prolonged period of time. You may also have to disclose your medical condition to your employer if you are claiming employee benefits and your company requires claims to be submitted to them directly.
You may choose to disclose the information to your employer if you need an accommodation.
Ordinarily, even if your employer asks you directly about having a mental health problem, you are not required to disclose it. [Read more]
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