Can An Employer Ask About 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 …

Background Checks: What Job Applicants and …

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Employer Background Checks and Your Rights

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Employers cannot ask you about and check your background for medical information if they haven’t offered you the job. Employers may ask you for medical …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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Can an Employer Ask About My Health? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers cannot ask employees about their health or possible disabilities. …

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 …

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 …

Employment and Your Medical Privacy (California …

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Can an employer or potential employer find medical information about you even if you don’t allow them to see your medical records? Yes. Employers may find …