Employer Privacy Violation Laws

Summary

In California, it is generally illegal for an employer to disclose medical information about an employee, including mental health, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). Consult a labor law lawyer for specific advice.

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i need to know if something it is illegal for my work to spread infomation about my mental health
In California, it is generally illegal for an employer to disclose medical information about an employee, including mental health, under:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA)
You may want to consult with a labor law lawyer for further specific advice.