Employer Privacy Violation Claim

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Employers in New York are prohibited from disclosing personal health information without consent. This could be grounds for a privacy violation claim. Consult a lawyer to discuss your options.

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I alerted my boss about my fertility treatment in confidence he then told everyone
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Willa. To provide the most accurate advice, could you please let me know where you're located?
New York
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In New York, employers are prohibited by law from disclosing personal health information without consent. You may have grounds for a privacy violation claim. Consider consulting a lawyer to discuss your options.
Thank you
You're welcome, Willa. If you need any further legal information or if there's another issue you'd like to discuss, feel free to ask.