Comments on: Does asking an employee if they have a mental health problem violate HIPPA?

By: Love.Canada

Love.Canada — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:30:59 +0000

it would be a silly questions to ask, like asking a murderer if they are guilty
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By: Heavy_Cavalry_Sgt

Heavy_Cavalry_Sgt — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:45:59 +0000

No - in fact the employer would be obligated to ask.
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By: wizjp

wizjp — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:37:59 +0000

I’m betting that’s a federal law. It’s legal to ask, It’s your call how you anwer it and what happens from there. YOU are free to disclose.
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By: Kathi S

Kathi S — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:32:59 +0000

No an employer is not covered under HIPPA if this is a question about qualifications for a job.
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By: fartley1

fartley1 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:07:59 +0000

No, cause no one wants hire someone to operate firearms that has a mental challenge...
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