So I turned in my FMLA paperwork ahead of schedule because my job can be such a pain in the a&&... But i asked for the doctor to be as vague as possible since I didn't want too many people to know whats I am having done... And he puts great medical information on there and do you know those pricks want more info... I mean... What ever happened to privacy and patient rights. Sheessh

What about HIPPA rights? You don't have to tell them exactly what you're doing.

I didn't think so. And I don't plan to give too much more information. I am going to call the hr department tomorrow.

My doctor wrote that I needed to be off work for a medical issue, and the amount of time i needed off. She said that is all the information they are entitled to.

I didn't think so. And I don't plan to give too much more information. I am going to call the hr department tomorrow.

Good! You do not have to tell them any more than they need to know... which is your surgeon is giving you X amount of time for recovery for surgery. Period. Bring documentation with you to prove you know what you're talking about though.

Good luck to you!

you should not have too as long as your dr says medical leave and vague vague info HIPPA I work use to for them !!! Good luck

I would speak to your HR department and tell them that you medical issues are private and they are not to be shared. Also that others where you work should not be told anything more than what you are willing to tell them.

I agree with everyone. This is your private business and all they should need is paperwork from your surgeon. Do speak to HR and ask them where they stand with HIPPA. Ask them to specify exactly what they have to have. They will.

I know at my company a completely different company handles the FMLA specifically to keep it private, it is called FMLASource. They do not tell your employer anything, simple approved or not. I have had FMLA for my surgery, leak and previously for my mom's cancer.

thanks everyone for the advice. I have always had problems with FMLA. My son is disabled and I have to renew every year...despite his condition never changing and each year they give me an issue.

But I will talk to them sometime next week...as my son is having surgery tomorrow.

thanks again!!!

The only concern your work should have is when you can return to work at regular capacity. The details are absolutely protected by HIPPA. I chose to be open about my sleeve and a couple of people seemed shocked that I actually disclosed this information. Good luck with everything!

I administer FMLA for my work site and agree with the others. A formal diagnosis is not necessary as long as the doctor gives them your recovery time/return to work expectation. I would also warn them not to discuss your information with other employees including your supervisor. Your supervisor only needs to know that you will be out and for how long so they may make suitable arrangements.

Your supervisor is not allowed to ask you anything about your absence other than having you train others in preparation for your absence.