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Can an employer call an employees doctor and ask if they have issued a fit note?
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∙ 13y ago
HIPAA prohibits your employer from contacting your doctor directly.
The emplopyer can comple YOU to get the info from your doctor or can hire a doctopr to contact your doc.
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