but the dr that i work for wants me to sign so she can get my records from my ob so "she can have a bases" she said i asked her why and she said because she needs to know how i'm doing, i've been there 4 years and was paid $17.50 hr and now $14.00 cause im in the front, which is ok but she has a new girl in the front and 1 in the back, i wont quit cause we r on a budget, but she wont fire me cause im the only one who knows what i'm doing and i run the hole office, what do i do
2007-06-03 18:18:58 · 10 answers · asked by ohsocute24 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
1st, It's wrong, and probably against the law, to pay you less when due to pregnancy you need to work a different task during pregnancy.
2nd, Ever heard of HIPPA? You and you're Doctor boss should know this intimately. So, the records are none of her business.
3rd, Like with the first answer, your boss cannot fire you because you fall under a protected class (albeit temporarily). Plus, what about FMLA?
4th, Remember, we are all replaceable. If you dropped dead tomorrow, do you think your boss would really just close up shop and say, oh well, we cannot continue on.
2007-06-03 18:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by DeVeega 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Hopefully you and the child are adequate. Personally, and I'm no longer a authorized individual, I do not believe that an enterprise can ask in your files and the one intent that she needs them if a) due to the fact she's a medical professional herself and b) she needs to make certain you're no longer dishonest the process and looking to do much less paintings. Personally, I could no longer provide her the files. Also, I could touch your regional employment workplace to peer if she will and if she will difference your pay cost, and what the regulation is for returning you in your common task after the child and your maternity depart. Don't stop becuase a good way to stick you with out a revenue and it could be rough to get a role prego. If she fires you or allows you to cross, it would be discrimination, and at the brilliant facet you no less than could have an revenue for a whilst with unemployment (I doubt she could hearth you regardless that). Again, persist with your weapons, and probably even positioned a decision into your OB and ask their opinion. Good good fortune and deal with your self!
2016-09-05 21:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not sign away the rights to your medical records. If your employer wants to know how you are doing, have them talk to you. This is clearly an unethical violation of your right to privacy. In an office job, like yours, there is absolutely no reason for your employer to have that kind of personal information.
2007-06-03 18:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the person that you don't want her to get in trouble for violating a Federal Law which does NOT ALLOW her to ask you for your medical records.
To reinforce your notice to her, put it in writing and tell her to check with http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ if she has any doubts.
Hand carry 2 copies of the letter, ask that she sign one copy to acknowledge that she has been put on notice.
Provide her with a release form authorizing her to contact your physician for the sole and only purpose of validating the information on the medical note advising that you should be on front office work only.
Be pleasant.
2007-06-03 18:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by pjallittle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What possible reason could it make whether you worked the back office or the front office? Is there manual labor involved or something? Just curious, as I'm sure your employer is.
The employer has no right to your medical records; the note form your doctor will suffice.
2007-06-03 18:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's called a privacy law. No employer has the right to your personal medical records period and if she is a doctor she should know that. She is completely out of line ethically for this. I say contact HIPA and let them know what she is doing.
2007-06-03 18:21:25 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
thats BS! whatever you do, don't sign! If she wants to know how your doing, she can ask you, right? and why is she deducting your pay and making you work in the front?! I don't know what to tell you other than to start looking for another job so you can quit this one! Sorry 'bout everything, hope it gets better and CONGRATULATIONS on the baby!:D
2007-06-03 18:26:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't need all you records. A simple letter from your doctor should be enough. Like Heather said, that is an invasion of privacy.
2007-06-03 18:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure its illegal for her to get your medical records. the dr saying thats where you need to be should be enough. just keep doing your job. maybe she just hired the new girls to make up for you being gone when you do have the baby. good luck!
2007-06-03 18:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by amanda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these two websites:
Dept. of Labor http://dol.gov
Labor Relations http://nirb.gov
In the "Government Listings" of the phone book is the free phone numbers to call and ask if what your employer is doing is legal or not legal.
2007-06-03 18:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋