Can I? Sharing Medical Information Under the ADA

Generally, HR has to keep employees' medical information confidential. Do not keep medical information in employees' personnel files. Medical information can be shared with certain individuals in limited circumstances:

• Supervisors and managers can be told about restrictions on work or duties
• First aid and safety personnel can be told if the disability might require emergency treatment
• Government officials investigating ADA compliance, state worker's compensation offices, or workers' compensation insurance carriers

Even in these circumstances, reveal medical information only to those individuals who absolutely need to know.

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