I had to take a family sick day to care for my wife (5 of our sicks days a year can be used for family sick leave). I work for a village in NY, with my direct boss being a police Lt. I called into the desk, as usual, but was called back and asked for my wife's ailment and doctors name. I have to answer these questions when I call in, but feel this might be in violation of of the HIPAA. I am not a police officer, and covered by CSEA. Other non-PD CSEA employees do not have to answer these sick report questions (date and time first felt symptons, type of illness, will I be home, doctors name, number of days out).
Before I make a stink out of this, I want to make sure that I'm right or not. I'm trying to decipher the HIPAA, but hoping someone here can shed a little light for me. Thanks for any help!
Mike
Before I make a stink out of this, I want to make sure that I'm right or not. I'm trying to decipher the HIPAA, but hoping someone here can shed a little light for me. Thanks for any help!
Mike
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