my daughter has an abortion and had a medical excuse to miss work. her boss told people she worked with why she was out on medical
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my daughter has an abortion and had a medical excuse to miss work. her boss told people she worked with why she was out on medical
Is an Boss allowed to tell anyone why you are out on medical?
Asked on May 12, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Although I cannot speak for the laws in Ohio on a general basis an employer is not allowed to tell other employees or anyone for that matter why a person is out on medical leave. If the employer did in fact share that personal information they may be liable to your daughter.
You should make a couple phone calls to local attorneys. Many offer a free ocnsultation, see what remedies they suggest you may have. At this point many factors will play a part in whether to pursue this or not such as how she is treated if different, how she mentally is handling having everyone know her personal medical business, etc.
A local attorney can walk you step by step though the process to determine if you have any future course of action and whether it is worth pursuing this matter.
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