Can a manager disclose personal info about an employee to other employees?
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Can a manager disclose personal info about an employee to other employees?
A manager found out a male employee’s fiance was a man and disclosed this info to multiple other employees without their permission. The manager did not speak to the employee or his fiance about the info.
Asked on November 5, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Only certain information--e.g. regarding health issues; social security numbers or bank account information--is actually privileged or protected. Any other information any person--including a manager--knows may be disclosed to any other person(s), even if it is "personal." So if the manager found out that the male employee's fiance is a man, he can tell other people or coworkers.
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