If someone at your place of employment has hepatitis C, does the employer have to tell everyone if they know?

Question

Or is that just for B ?

Theres talk some girl at work has it and the company knows, but not telling anyone

olderandwiser bite my younger azz!!!! Its not a rumor, she told someone else who DOESNT lie

Answer 1

They don't have to tell for ANY disease (if you are talking about USA companies.)

That's why you are supposed to take "universal precautions" when dealing with someone who has passed out, has a cut or has other bodily waste.

Answer 2

Hep C has a specific means of transmission. It is not anyone's business whether someone has it or not. You cannot catch this, it is not a cold or flu. If you are having unprotected sex with anyone you chance getting diseases. The employer would be violating the law if they tell anyone. And who started this rumor anyway?? They need to be fired!!! This young lady may NOT have anything so why is someone spreading rumors?? If you have a need to know her personnel business then ASK!! If not then stop speculating and grow up.

Answer 3

a few mths ago a very similar issue took place at my work. the owner fired an employee because she felt her health issue was "putting everyone in danger". especially because she didn't disclose the info prior to being hired.

most of the time, this is considered discrimination. however, it also depends upon the type of industry you are in. some positions require you to get tested for hepatitis, tuberculosis and hiv, especially if you are having direct contact with others or food. usually if you test positive for a contagious disease (like the ones mentioned above) you won't be hired because of the nature of the job... and it's mutually understood.

hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease. so, unless your job puts you at risk for bodily fluids to be transferred (i.e. health occupations and adult entertainment)... i don't think the employer needs to tell everyone. since it is transmitted through bodily fluids and if contracted after being hired... the chances of getting terminated or laid off is higher than announcing it to other employees, resulting in panic.

Answer 4

Your employer doesn't have to tell you about either Hep B or C. It is personal health information and it is against the law for them to share it. Unless you are having sex with the person or in some way sharing body fluids such as blood, semen, etc. you are not going to 'catch' hepatitis B or C. And if you're sharing body fluids, it sure isn't at work. You don't need to know.

Answer 5

There is no reason for your employer to disclose that information. Unless you have sexual contact with that person, or you come in contact with that person's blood you are not at risk of getting hep b. If you maintain good personal hygeine, you will reduce your chances of getting hep a. There are vaccines for both of them. If you are concerned, talk to a doctor and get the shots. For more information, click on the link below.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/

Answer 6

Neither. As a matter of fact, they cannot divulge any medical info about someone. That would be a violation of HIPPA(?) In other words they cannot tell anyone anything without the person's permission.

Answer 7

They can't tell anyone. This would violate privacy rules and HIPPA and probably a bunch of other statutes, laws and policies. Your employer can not disclose any of your health conditions to anyone. In fact, you are not obligated to disclose your own health conditions to your employer.

Answer 8

No, thats personal information.

Answer 9

i hope you dont work in a restaurant