Can a employer call health facility to see if employee was there on the date of return to work note
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Can a employer call health facility to see if employee was there on the date of return to work note
My employer which is a health facility called another health facility to confirm if I was seen on the date of my excuse because my name wasn’t on the note. The facility said no which is my HIPPA right and my job wanted me to provide more proof such as discharge papers and then they would proceed to call the facility again after receiving the new proof to confirm and since I declined I was terminated. So my facility gave my info to another facility to confirm dates when they my employer said my note had no name or D.O.B so how did they know who to look up. HIPPA was violated on both ends my employer more because the facility said no as they should to cover they butts. I also looked in the handbook and it only says if it work related injury may the employer call and get information on an employee
Asked on June 13, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can call: an employer is entitled to verify that an employee was out for a medical reason or doctor visit. It is not a HIPPA violation for them to confirm your whereabouts--that is not part of your private medical information.
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