My boss asked me the other day how many pills I take a take and when I take them. Is this legal?
2006-09-26 02:21:38 · 9 answers · asked by checwebdesign 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
I do not think it is legal for him to ask THAT question. It might be legal for him to ask more specific questions relating to the effects of your medication on performing particular job duties. For example, my mother is bipolar, and some of her medications carry warning labels that they might impair one's ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. If part of your job requires the operation of heavy machinery, he might be allowed to ask if your medication could impair your ability to safely operate the machine, or if you FEEL that your medication could impair YOUR ability to perform required duties.
2006-09-26 02:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Shanshan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 21:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am aware they only have the right to now the illness itself. I am Bipolar I myself and all my employer knows is that I am Bipolar, I am on medication, and that I am dealing with it professionally... and that I am not a threat to myself or anyone else.
As long as you are able to complete the tasks of your position there is no problem. According to the ADA the employer must actively find a position or accomodate your position (to a certain percentage). They can not just fire you and they can not delve into your file in such a way. Best answer to give them is.... Ask my doctor if he can tell you, he will. tell your doctor you do not want that informtion shared.
2006-09-26 02:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by mommymanic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your boss has the rights to your medical records but he doesn't have the right to ask questions if you don't want to give it out. That has become more private as the years go on. Maybe he/she wanted it for medical coverage but there could have been some information he needed for a friend or his own child, I would have asked why he needed the information or if you feel comfortable and was friends with them then you may have provided very valuable information to them for their own knowledge. Not all boss's are looking to fire someone for something they have or had.
2016-03-27 10:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not your employer's business. If your boss writes you up, you'll have a claim, if you want to pursue it.
p.s. J&C H (below) - You've never heard of "bi-polar"?! It's a legitimately diagnosable condition. As the saying goes, better to keep your thoughts private and let people *think* you're ignorant than to put your thoughts out there and remove all doubt.
2006-09-26 02:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be confidential medical information. It would have to be kept seperate from your personnel file. Your boss has no right to ask.
2006-09-26 02:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by breeze1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your boss was just curious or trying to be friendly. If your boss asked what your cat was named would you feel this same way.
2006-09-26 02:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bi-polar? ANother psycho babble intended to make money for doctors. How would anyone on here know if it were legal or not?
2006-09-26 02:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no it isn't, he may want to dismiss you
2006-09-28 20:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋