Can An Employer Ask Your Medical History

Employers and Health Information in the Workplace

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Your employer can ask you for a doctor’s note or other health information if they need the information for sick leave, workers’ compensation, wellness programs, or health insurance. However, if your employer asks your health care provider directly for …

Pre-Employment Inquiries and Medical Questions

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An employer also may not ask a job applicant to answer medical questions or take a medical exam before making a job offer. An employer may ask a job applicant whether …

Employer Background Checks and Your Rights

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While employers generally can ask about your criminal history, employers can’t use your criminal history to discriminate against you based on a protected …

Background Checks: What Job Applicants and …

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Hiring a New Employee: Can You Ask for a Medical …

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The reality is that asking job applicants to give you a medical history can put you in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). What does the ADA say …

Medical Privacy - Workplace Fairness

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, once you have been hired and started work, your employer cannot require that you take a medical examination or ask questions about …

When Can Your Boss Ask About Your Health? | Medical …

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However, your employer can ask about your health in two cases: If they suspect you may have a condition that could risk your safety in the workplace or …

Your Rights Under HIPAA | HHS.gov

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Health Plans, including health insurance companies, HMOs, company health plans, and certain government programs that pay for health care, such as …

When Can My Employer Ask Me for Medical ... - The Spiggle Law …

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A smart employer will ask you for medical information or a doctor’s note only when absolutely necessary. It’s not in the employer’s interest to know a lot of medical …

Can your employer ask you about your medical history?

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When you go in for an interview, the employer may ask you a question about your medical history that you don’t feel comfortable answering. You may instantly find yourself …