Unbelievable...update on FMLA situation

[Catatonic]

Remember that legally they have a right to inquire through certain channels. For instance they can ask your wife's doctor to reschedule appointments if its more convenient for their staffing. Look up employer's rights under FMLA, it's pretty interesting.

However I believe this is something HR would have to do, and not your local management person, like for instance your on car.

Kudos to you ... finally someone who actually understands the law.

 

[Catatonic]

I would like to see some supporting documentation for that one.

See post 120

 

[Catatonic]

It would be a violation of HIPAA law for starters. Honestly the doctor would simply refuse to discuss it as that would make them liable as well.

This is wrong information.
See post 120

 

[Catatonic]

I'm pretty sure that if your boss tried to call your doctor to get him/her to reschedule your appointments (or for any reason at all) the lawyers would be lining up ...

... most likely in the restroom to take a piss since this is perfectly legal.

 

[Catatonic]

It would be a violation of HIPAA law for starters.

This is false information ... see post 120

 

[Catatonic]

Absolutely incorrect. You have to sign a release specifically allowing your employer access to your medical records. Just telling your employer who your doctor is doesn't count. Go ahead and call some of your old buddies at UPS and tell them to do what you're suggesting, let us know how it works out.

You are the one that is wrong.

In addition to being a childish suggestion, your basis for this suggestion is wrong ... an employer can contact your doctor's office and ask anything.
The legal responsibility is on the medical provider ... not the employer.
See post 120

 

[Catatonic]

Arrogance has nothing to do with it. It's against the law.

I think IGNORANCE has something to do with this post.

 

[Catatonic]

Educate yourself:

I did and I discover you are ignorant when it comes to HIPPA.
And BTW I was right.
Hmmmmm

 

[Catatonic]

You can tell your center manager who your doctor is, that's no big deal. But he absolutely cannot just call your doctor and start asking questions, rescheduling your appointments to suit his staffing, etc.

I guess this was suppose to be an ALTERNATIVE FACT but in reality it is just FALSE information.

 

[Catatonic]

I mean, I quoted him and everything so if you didn't know what I was talking about I'm not sure how that's my fault...

Bless your heart!

 

[Catatonic]

Yeah I've got a weakness for sticking to the facts...

Not in this thread ... since I like you, I'll jot it down as IGNORANCE.
See post 120

 

[Catatonic]

I can't believe Fragile's statement can you?
Management rescheduling a cancer patient's appointments?
I don't believe it.

It could be true and is certainly legal under HIPPA.

 

[Catatonic]

Yeah I've got a weakness for sticking to the facts...

LOL
You got a weakness alright!

 

[Catatonic]

I was just joking with you.
All I found was this. I didn't tell on you though.
Boil some peanuts and you'll forget all about it.

I think I'll roast a goober instead!

 

[Turdferguson]

It could be true and is certainly legal under HIPPA.

It may be legal for the the Employer to ask ( a complete D* move on their part by the way) , but I doubt it would be for the medical provider to change a date for a medical procedure without consulting with the patient first and getting there okay.
Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. UPS has been around since 1907 they can survive one day without a particular employee

 

[oldngray]

I think I'll roast a goober instead!

 

[Catatonic]

It may be legal for the the Employer to ask ( a complete D* move on their part by the way) , but I doubt it would be for the medical provider to change a date for a medical procedure without consulting with the patient first and getting there okay.
Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. UPS has been around since 1907 they can survive one day without a particular employee

I agree 900%.
However, that wasn't the question raised by @Fragile

 

[Turdferguson]

I agree 900%.
However, that wasn't the question raised by @Fragile

I got distracted by post 120 that you kept hyping up and never made it back that far to read that

 

[Catatonic]

I got distracted by post 120 that you kept hyping up and never made it back that far to read that

That was a great post ... full of facts!

 

[10 Pt]

That was a great post ... full of facts!

Don't wake anHOURover up.
FACT