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<blockquote data-quote="gingerkat" data-source="post: 1203889" data-attributes="member: 43502"><p>First of all, why does anyone tell anyone WHY they are off? That is completely personal and I've often wondered why anyone has a burning desire to talk about it. I've learned through the years that people will make up their own bull<img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> no matter what, so why bother? Once, a very nosy receptionist asked me what I was having surgery for, I replied stone faced "I'm having gender reassignment, have my cards changed to Antionio in 8 weeks when I return", and walked out the door. I was never bothered again. </p><p></p><p>Oh btw, HIPPA only protects against the medical reason and medical facts, so saying someone is off on FMLA is not wrong, just stupid on supervisors part. Even on your medical documentation, you do not need the exact reasons or medical listings as to why you will be gone. Just as long as a doctor is signing that it is necessary. If a doctor sends any information against your knowledge, it is against HIPPA practices, even in workers comp cases. </p><p></p><p>Let me reiterate, all medication information on you, must be released by you. If you are unsure what you are signing at the doctor, just ask him/her if any medical info is being released to your employer. If you believe your HIPPA rights have been violated first go to your union, second every state has a board that governs this, so let them know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gingerkat, post: 1203889, member: 43502"] First of all, why does anyone tell anyone WHY they are off? That is completely personal and I've often wondered why anyone has a burning desire to talk about it. I've learned through the years that people will make up their own bull[IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG] no matter what, so why bother? Once, a very nosy receptionist asked me what I was having surgery for, I replied stone faced "I'm having gender reassignment, have my cards changed to Antionio in 8 weeks when I return", and walked out the door. I was never bothered again. Oh btw, HIPPA only protects against the medical reason and medical facts, so saying someone is off on FMLA is not wrong, just stupid on supervisors part. Even on your medical documentation, you do not need the exact reasons or medical listings as to why you will be gone. Just as long as a doctor is signing that it is necessary. If a doctor sends any information against your knowledge, it is against HIPPA practices, even in workers comp cases. Let me reiterate, all medication information on you, must be released by you. If you are unsure what you are signing at the doctor, just ask him/her if any medical info is being released to your employer. If you believe your HIPPA rights have been violated first go to your union, second every state has a board that governs this, so let them know. [/QUOTE]
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