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PaperSt

My HR person at work just made a joke about ADHD during a company wide presentation, what can I do about this?

Seeking Empathy / Support

Basically with out doxxing myself too much we had a big meeting in our company and several people spoke but it was mostly bad news about the company not having enough money and we need to really “focus” on what our mission is and make more money. The HR person got up and told us they are real sorry (eye roll) that they can’t give us raises or promotions this year. They then said that they like to joke that our employees have ADHD and get distracted by shiny things and we need to “focus” on a singular goal.

Well I’m not too fond of my disability being used as the butt of a joke and the example of what we shouldn’t be doing. Obviously I can’t report this to HR as that was who made the “joke”. Is there someone I can report this too outside my organization? ADA?

Posted Jun 28, 2023, 11:37 PM UTC

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BBASPN69•

This is why you don't disclose your ADHD at work even if your immediate coworkers seem sympathetic

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PaperStOP•

Yeah I agree, I have not told anybody at work.

I would like to get this asshole in trouble anonymously.

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