Can my employer disclose my salary to some of my co-workers?

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Can my employer disclose my salary to some of my co-workers?

Asked on July 26, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, New York

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

As a general rule, an employee had no right to privacy regarding their salary (in fact they have little right to privacy at all, absent HIPPA information). This is true unless there is a union agreement, an employment contract, company policy, etc. that probiits such a salary disclosure. Therefore, while unprofessional, your employer revealing your income to co-workers is not illegal.


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