Taking medication for depression and anxiety should i tell employer?

[Mike Smith]

I have had a lot of problems in the work place, bullying and discrimination. I have been signed off work by my GP and have been told to take anti depressants. Should I disclose to my employer that I am taking anti-depressants? Thanks

[EnglandPi]

What medication you are on is none of your employers business.

[ULA]

Mike Smith the answer is in fact yes you may need to notify your employer.

Have you checked the side effects of the medication you are taking or have you been advised by the Dr not to operate machinery etc. If so, and your job involves such an activity, then if you are still on the medication when you return to work then yes you do need to notify your employer as they may need to assign you to different duties.

[Mike Smith]

Mike Smith the answer is in fact yes you may need to notify your employer.

Have you checked the side effects of the medication you are taking or have you been advised by the Dr not to operate machinery etc. If so, and your job involves such an activity, then if you are still on the medication when you return to work then yes you do need to notify your employer as they may need to assign you to different duties.

I do not operate machinery, I work in a desk based role on a computer. The medication is for anxiety and depression. Do you think I should still inform my employer? Thanks

[echat11]

I think you should tell HR that you suffer from anxiety and depression, they can then determine what they need to do or if they need to anything to help you regards work environment.