What can I do if I informed my supervisor in private that I was pregnant and he went blabbing to other staff?
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What can I do if I informed my supervisor in private that I was pregnant and he went blabbing to other staff?
I had told my other supervisor yesterday and she promised that she would only tell the supervisors that needed to know and no one else. Today I found out that she did not tell the supervisor in charge today and I work at a detention center so it is important that the supervisors know but no one else. I was wondering what I can do about it because some of the people he told will tell the youth without care or concern. He may have even said it in front of a youth.
Asked on December 17, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
Michael Duffy / Duffy Law, LLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There's no legal prohibition against sharing most personal information, unless there was a formal agreement to keep it confidential. Your supervisor's promise to not share your personal information might be a breach of confidentiality. Your employer could be liable for any damages as a result.
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