Can a diagnosis hold you back? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Justathroughdaway@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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If an employer wanted to do a background check what would be the limits? Like would they have access to your medical history? and if so as someone with ASPD this would be a huge problem.

I work in entertainment so it wouldn't really affect anything but still. Being a literal sociopath isn't a good look. That's why I haven't told anyone irl. It wouldn't look good to an employer. Could it hold me back? And if so is there anyway I can withhold such information?

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[-] etchinghillside@reddthat.com 19 points 2 weeks ago

In the US. I believe the most invasive they can get is a credit check. (With your permission.) They will also call past employers to confirm years of employment and maybe check if you are eligible for rehiring.

Certainly not medical history.

We’re also assuming anything that shows up on the internet about you is fair game for a manager or HR person when making a hiring decision.

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