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ABA Family Legal Guide
Law and the Workplace
On the Job
Privacy in the Workplace
Are there any federal laws that protect the confidentiality of workplace records?
The ADA requires employers to keep any medical records regarding employees confidential and separate from employee personnel files. The law states that the only people who may be informed about an employee's medical conditions are
The employer may also inform supervisors and managers about restrictions on work duties or necessary accommodations required by a disability.
The Privacy Act forbids federal government employers from disclosing any information contained in employee files without the written consent of the employee in question.
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