Ninja Scooter
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Yea don't tell em shit. When I was interviewing for my current job he mentioned their work from home policy. I politely nodded and kept the conversation going. I wasn't going to mention that I have an artificial hip and sometimes my other hip really hurts and I may want to work from home.
Don't ever disclose that kinda stuff. It might seem casual and not that serious to you but employers can and will use anything against you.
You're a fool if you don't lawyer up and sue. It's your money. Go get it. If only to prevent them from doing this to someone else.
This is the sad and harsh reality. Even though there are thankfully legal protections in place, there is still very much a societal stigma towards mental health and physical disabilities, and it's something that can be tough to prove at the hiring process, as most employers aren't stupid enough to put it in writing like the assholes OP is dealing with. I know sometimes there is an urge to be transparent in job interviews, but it's something people should really resist on certain topics. Any physical or mental health accommodations can be settled with HR once you have the job.