Illinois Questions and Answers about Privacy

Employer's right to information from physician
I am currently on intermittent FMLA and am required to provide a doctor's excuse every time I use any accrued time for my condition, even if I only use 30 minutes. Is this within the regulations of FM...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 16, 2013 10:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a employer insist you use your full legal name
Can my employer insist employees use their full legal first and last name when dealing with customer in a inbound collection and credit call center? We have always been allowed to use our first names ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2012 11:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Employer's right to medical information
Approximately 8 months ago my employer sent a form to each employee for the employee to itemize what prescription drugs they were using, including dosages and times. Supposedly, every time an employee...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 13, 2011 5:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

What personal information can your employer request?
HR has given each employee an employee data sheet to complete. Some of the info requested includes children's names and spouse cell phone number, and personal cell phone number. Am I required to provi...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 13, 2010 09:00 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois