Can Temp service release drug test results to other employees
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Can Temp service release drug test results to other employees
I applied for job through Kelly
Service and they told another
employee applying for a job that I
failed the drug screen. And he has
told several people at my former
job that I failed my drug test.
Can I sue for releasing my
personal medical information
without my concentration?
Asked on January 18, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the temp agency for invasion of privacy for the public disclosure of private facts.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would include emotional distress, loss of friends or associates, lost income, and if applicable, medical bills due to physical illness.
You can also seek punitive damages, which are a substantial amount to punish the wrongful act of the temp agency in releasing your drug test results to other employees.
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