Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
Medical Privacy At Work
Is there a law that forbids an employer to reveal medical information about an employee to other employees. For instance a drug rehab admission or AIDS.?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Medical Privacy At Work
The Federal Privacy Act prohibits the release of this type information. There are also several tort causes of action like invasion of privacy which may apply depending on the circumstances.
Re: Medical Privacy At Work
Generally, such information should remain confidential. However, there may be some situations where other employees have a "need to know" certain medical information about other employees. However, these situations are very limited.
The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relationship has been created or should be implied. Consult with your attorney before taking legal action.
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