Can my employer ask for documentation from a hospital concerning my little sister because I left work early with permission from my manager?
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Can my employer ask for documentation from a hospital concerning my little sister because I left work early with permission from my manager?
She called the hospital asking an hospital employee to verify that I was there. She called my mother also, after taking to the hospital employee, who said she was not giving personal medical information concern my sister. Can my boss do that legally? I am a good employee and feel like I am being harassed.
Asked on September 12, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can do this an employer is not required to take an employee's explanation as to why they left work at face value but may seek to confirm or verify it. They can ask anyone they like those people may choose to not answer, or may not be allowed to answer us authorized e.g. a doctor, but that does not stop the employer from asking or seeking verification.
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