Re: HIPPA VIOLATION?

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On 3/25/06, Michael wrote:
> A friend of mine applied for a new position. They did a
> work background check on him, his last employer told them
> he had an off the work back injury. So they told him since
> he had a back problems they wouldn't hire him. Is there
> any violations here.

Hi

I think thy can only confirm your start and stop work dates
from your last employer. That’s how it is in California, but
I really think it’s a federal law. Not state.