Do I have to tell my employer I take antidepressants?

Question

Do I have to tell my employer I take antidepressants?
Ive just finished college and Im going to start applying for jobs. Everyone I know that works in the field Im going into said they had to do a medical prior to getting there jobs, during with time they had to tell state what medication they are taking. I know its not a big deal taking antidepressants, but there is still a bit of a stigma around them, Im afraid I may be turned down for jobs if I tell em Im taking pills? Do I have to tell them?

Answer

Im majoring in Health Information TechnologyMed Records You do not have to tell your employer about the medication you are taking. For your own personal reasons you choose not to. I dont blame you, because there is very much a stereotype around antidepressants and people who take them. brbrThere is no way anyone can have public access to your medical records besides them being subpoenaed in court. Thats the same as people with AIDS, you know they do not tell employers they have that disease because of fear.brbrThe law is on your side, if you choose not to disclose information because of possible discrimination.