Legal Question in Disability Law in Florida

discrimination and defamation by employer

1. can a manager disclose medical prescription necessity (or non-necessity) to another manager of an employee and then deny this employee to leave work place when they're having chest pains, dizziness and emotional, mental and physical distress because employee didn't tell employer what or if they were on medication?


Asked on 12/07/06, 12:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lydia Cannizzo Cannizzo & Chamberlin

Re: discrimination and defamation by employer

There are not enough facts to answer this question. It may be necessary to consult with an attorney. However, certain information is protected by various privacy laws such as HIPAA but it may be necessary to share this information with individuals on a "need to know basis". In addition, you may be entitled to certain protections under the ADA and FMLA.

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Answered on 12/07/06, 8:19 am


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