Re: Written Review/violation of laws????

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On 1/03/06, Chris wrote:
> Is it ok for a manager to state in your written annual
> review that you had a serious medical challenge (i.e.
> cancer)? I understand if you have problems performing
> they're allowed to state such, however it was actually
> noted that I handled it well with minimal disruption, but I
> am concerned that very private information about my disease
> was put into my written review? What does that have to do
> with performance reviews, especially since it was noted
> that I handled it well. I'm very concerned that future
> potential positions will not be offered to me if other
> managers read I had cancer. Are they allowed to share my
> private health information with others, especially in a
> written review, especially when there are not performance
> issues? Thanks.

Hello Chris,

The manager that wrote in your annual review that you have
cancer has violated your rights. He/She has violated the
HIPPA Laws that were enacted to protect workers from such
disclosure.

If you want more information on this you can send me an email.
I work with these situations almost on a monthly basis for
federal employees.

Joe