Extracted from brochure prepared by John Berril of Maurice Blackburn Cashman, September 2005.
Generally you don’t have to tell your employer about your haemophilia unless it’s an occupational health and safety risk.
Also your employer can’t force you to see their doctor or sign authorities to get reports from your doctors. There are some exceptions such as for Workers Compensation claims.
However, in many cases telling your employer would be a positive move. It may help explain any problems you are having performing your work and may result in changes to your work which will mean you can continue to work productively.
It’s important to assess what you think the reaction of your employer will be and maybe get the help of your doctor, union or the counsellor or other health professionals at your haemophilia treatment centre.