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I was interviewed by a HR staffing company, then interviewed by the employer which I was then hired. This was a direct hire position. The first week I worked there I had some medical issues. I did call my employer and explain that I had to have some heart tests done and one would be a stress test. Within a matter of a few hours the staffing company called and suggested that I move up the stress test to see if we can find out what was going on as my employer needed to know if they should look for someone else for my position. I feel that my employer never should of discussed my medical issues with the HR comapany. Please advise. Thank you.

You’re right — under HIPAA, the employer is legally prohibited from sharing your personal medical information with anyone. This even includes most people within the company. Medical information must be kept in a secure location and not disclosed. You can report violations of HIPAA to the US Department of Labor. Find out more about HIPAA here: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/fshipaa.html

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