According to HIPPA laws, does your employer have the right to require a medical diagnosis on a work excuse?

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Normally, no. Normally, your employer can only request a document showing the appointment time and duration and whether or not you have been released for normal duties. If you claim an exemption to work duties your employer can ask for a description of the reason or limitation. This is not necessarily a diagnosis. If you make a worker's compensation claim they can request all relevant medical records.

Do remember that any time your employer requests any type of medical information, your employer is also subject to HIPPA laws. Your employer must keep the information confidential.

i may be wrong...but i think the answer is NO. the only information your employer needs to know is that you are either 'able' or 'unable' to safely perform your job duties.

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