Does my boss have the right to discuss my possible termination with other employees?
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Does my boss have the right to discuss my possible termination with other employees?
I have been out of work for a week. I work at a hospital as a housekeeper in the surgical department. My job is to clean the rooms along with other tasks, however I was diagnosed with tennis elbow due to overusage. I visited my doctor and was given a note with the restriction of no mopping. I got called in early to worked the next day for 3 hours but was sent home and told I could not return until my doctor released me of all restrictions. I had my doctor fill out FMLA papers and she named all restrictions and that doing those tasks listed would aggrevate my arm even more. Well the FMLA was denied and I learned of this today. Upon talking with a co-worker who wishes to remain silent, had informed me that my business was discussed with 4 people total, and how if I did not get back to her within a week, I would no longer have a job to come in too. This means that she discussed what her and a lady from HR discussed to my co-workers. I want to know if I have a case?
Asked on November 9, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you do not have a case. There is no law preventing an employer from discussing an employee's termination with other employees, and this information is not considered privileged or confidential in the law. An employer can discuss your job performance, job prospects, pending job actions, etc. with anyone it chooses.
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