Legal Question in Disability Law in California

Does an employer in California have the right to make you sign a Authorization for release of medical information and/or records & protected health information or be Fired?


Asked on 3/16/11, 3:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Generally, no. Employees are entitled to medical privacy. Employers are entitled to medical certification of an employee's fitness for duty but they cannot require an employee to sign a general release of all their medical records subject to threats of termination.

If your employer is threatening you, you should see an employment lawyer immediately.

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Answered on 3/16/11, 4:25 pm


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