Originally Posted by
BenderRodriguez
Here's my question on this: Can you be FORCED to waive your privacy rights under HIPPA? I wouldn't think so, but this is definitely a concern that I have on this agreement.
It's a great question. HIPAA laws don't apply to a corporation who asks for the information for the specific purpose of paying out sick benefits. You as the employee still have the right to refuse under HIPAA, but the company is then under no violation of law to not pay you for your sick time.
Carl