about asking for the time off to allow for the appointment (cause the doc can't see you on evenings or weekends)... How much detail can your boss ask you RE: your appointment..?? Can they ask you what kinda of doctor ur seein and what ur seein them for or what...?? I just am very private about my health affairs & i hav had issues in the past when my boss wanted details on who I was seein & for what .. etc... Please share w/ me ur thoughts.. Thank you my good pals!
2007-10-20 07:23:33 · 5 answers · asked by FLOSS 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your boss has no right to question your health needs!
Whether physical, mental or emotional, your health needs are your business and completely private!
If your boss demands a doctor's note to excuse your absence, this is NOT A PROBLEM!!
Ask your doctor, or more likely- your doctor's secretary, to write a note of excuse that simply states that you were seen by this doctor on this date at this time.
If your boss tries to investigate the note by looking up the doctor to see what he/she is a doctor of, or even by calling to confirm that you were indeed seen on that day, or- heaven forbid- tries to get information about your health from the doctor----------
SUE HIS A$$!!!!!!
He has overstepped all legal and moral boundaries!
Do not be afraid! The law is on your side!
2007-10-20 07:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by CaliHavoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say you have a doctors appointment and you have no control over the timing. If your boss asks about the appointment, you can say it is just a routine medical appointment. If he/she keep probing you, I don't think that will happen, you can say you are OK. It is just a checkup. Best Wishes and Good Luck with your appointment.
Take care of yourself.
2007-10-20 08:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats anxiety - being nervous about asking for time off... Unless of course you happen to have one of those bosses that yell and scream and make YOU feel guilty..
to answer your first question: I've never had an employer ask me what Dr I see or for what. If they do make something up that might make you feel better.. For example tell your boss you have had lots of headaches or something... If its too difficult for you to talk about.. They can't check.. The DR IS NOT ALLOWED to release your information and its really none of his/her buisness.
2007-10-20 07:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are entitled to specifics. They might ask for a note on their letterhead saying you had a doctor's appointment.
2007-10-20 10:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say you have a doctors appointment,if they ask, just say personal.....
or if you want to skip the hassle.take a vacation day or a personal day(if they have them)
2007-10-20 07:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋