They take your personal information and DNA. They are not my primary physician, and you are given no assurance they are not going to sell or give that information to third party sources. I don't want the test, or the vaccine. What are my rights in this matter?
answered on Apr 2, 2021
You are free to not comply. Of course, the hospital or nursing home could refuse you entrance, preventing you from doing your job. If you feel strongly about it, you should have a conversation with your employer to see if they can find a way to accommodate you while still getting the job done.... View More 
Company sent reminder e-mail to all employees for the up-coming COVID-19 vaccine clinic they are offering on-site. The link takes you to a listing of all names and times of those who signed up for it. What happened to medical privacy?
answered on Mar 29, 2021
Poor practice on the company's part, maybe, but I don't see this rising to a HIPPA violation. What personal health information is being disclosed other than someone having signed up for a timeslot, and an inference that those persons will now be vaccinated? Your point is well taken that... View More
Can they access my medical records to find this information?
answered on Mar 15, 2021
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recommends employers ask employees why they refuse to answer or cooperate, an employer like a hospital is probably equipped to discuss the subject with you. However, under the circumstances existing currently, the ADA allows an employer to bar an employee... View More
My ex and I just had a baby. I Found out five weeks before the baby was born that he was still married. And instead of him working from home he is actually a stay at home dad. I live in the state of Michigan and was already told by the child support division that he would be imputed at minimum wage... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Yes, medical coverage will be a part of the child support order. At a minimum, your ex will be responsible to the state for reimbursement of birth expenses. And so long as he (or you) have access to private insurance, one of you will be required to keep the child covered.
In Michigan how do I protect my parent from any wrong doing in a hospital when I'm not being allow to see parent or be with him due to COVID19 epidemic which my parent is (-) at moment?
In michigan how do I properly audio record any conversation legally over phone or in person?... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
In the current situation, health care facilities have great latitude to determine ways to best protect patients and staff. And in most cases, that starts with restricting visitors.
Is your parent able to communicate at the moment? If so, then it's them that would need to give or get... View More
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