everyone at work knows what is going on. management tell employees. is there some kind of law about this im tired going to work and people ask me if every thing is ok. or how i'm feeling
2007-03-19 15:22:28 · 11 answers · asked by svd1 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
contact your local equal employment opportunity commission for free advice on laws such as this as this is a breach of confidentiality.
2007-03-19 15:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tell It Like It Is! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately there is no law against this. HIPPA (health privacy for patients in clinics and hospitals) doesn't pertain to employees. They can tell other employees you are sick, by law. BUT if you don't agree with it you need to take it to someone higher up because most companies in the health field are becoming more ethical and won't take that kind of stuff. So try going to a CEO or someone higher than your management and see if they can resolve it.
2007-03-19 22:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? The boss can tell the other employees that you have called in sick but I dont think they can give any details. So you are complaining because the people you work with act concerned?
2007-03-19 22:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by fleetofworlds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a law. If you are calling in sick - what should they tell the employees, that you are off? That you called in well? What should they say?
2007-03-19 22:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, that sucks!
Sorry to say but this is the time to start lying!
An old fashioned migrane headache should do the trick.
It is nice that your coworkers are concerned and in fairness, management has to tell them something to explain why you are not there but it would be nice if they could say, 'she called off' and leave it at that.
Hang in there
it would be worse (trust me) if you were gone and they did not miss you or notice that you were not there!
2007-03-19 22:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by kissmymiddlefinger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state you live in, but basically, medical info is private. you work in a small office, and it tends to be a family environment, so it's like saying i live in a family and everone is always in everyone elses business. The only other option is to work for a big company. me, i prefer smaller orgs.
2007-03-19 22:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have a frank conversation with your manager.
Advise them that you expect discretion about your private concerns, and your reasons for illness are private, unless you choose to share them with others.
If they still blab after your chat, discuss it with their superiors.
It's extremely inappropriate that a medical facility would be so fast and loose with your privacy when confidentiality should be of the utmost importance, for patients AND staff.
2007-03-19 22:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by alisongiggles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is highly illegal for a "doctor" to share your medical information, especially to co-workers. Same for pharmacists or anyone in the health profession. You may be able to build quite a hefty case if this is common practice.
2007-03-19 22:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by TilBot1007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a privacy law, but then theres a law against illegal immigration too. Its not right, but not to much can be done to stop it.
2007-03-19 22:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them to mind their business!
2007-03-19 22:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋