If I was just asked by my boss for a list of medications that I’m taking for mental health reasons, do I have to give to him?
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If I was just asked by my boss for a list of medications that I’m taking for mental health reasons, do I have to give to him?
Asked on December 9, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If any of those medications have side effects that could have serious or injurious consequences at work, such as causing you to pass out, have balance or motor issues, affect your behavior, etc., then the employer does likely have a right to know: the employer has the right to protect itself from liability, for injury to yourself or others, so it has the right to know if you are taking medication that could cause injury to you or others, and/or damage to its equipment or property.
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