is it legal for the h.r.manager to give out my personal information?
460861
I don't believe they can. The court should be sending a notification to your employer regarding the garnishment, how much, and where to send it, but No, I don't believe it is legal for your HR Department to send out any personal information on you to anyone.
783550
It's against the law for them to give any type of reference on your actual work habits.  The only thing they can verify is your Start / End dates with the company and your starting / ending salary information.\n\nTry having a friend calling to ask for a reference on you.  Tape the call from another line and contact a lawyer if they give your friend anything other that what is allowed.
93261
Because of the privacy act, most employers will only confirm start date and end date.  They MAY answer if you would be eligible for re-hire.  They CANNOT quote salary.  Within the same organization, however, that information would be considered confidential, not private.
260108
I am not sure if I can answer your question, but I will try... Communication in the workplace is not usually confidential or private. While you told your employer certain information in confidence, the breach of that confidence is a personal issue of trust between you and your employer, not necessarily a legal issue. There may be other issues that could give rise to a legal issue, but my only suggestion would be to speak to a lawyer in you area that could tell you what your options are.\n\nIf you need help finding a lawyer, try looking at http://www.martindale.com/
252294
There are state and federal laws protecting employees from this type of activities.  Look in your break room for the law posters.  I've gone through this as a manager with a couple employees who were doing this.  Take this to your HR person immediately.  They will do everything they can to correct this issue so you do not have to take it to a state or federal agency.  If you can't/won't help you then take it to one of those agencies and inform them that your company wouldn't correct the situation when it was brought to their attention.
1072280
usually not that would be a breach of privacy unless they are a sex offender... the police have access to that info but they can not release it to the general public
941976
You can't find out about it online, due to the privacy laws.  However, you CAN ask  the SSO to mail you the information, to the address they have on file for you.
393058
just call ur HR derpt. and ask them. But when filling out an application, u only need month info. Its ok not to know the right date and it dont matter
659473
It could become a crime if they show intent to use that information to steal your identity. If it looks like that's what they are going to do, then you need to call the police and report an attempt at Identity Theft. See what they say to do. Maybe nothing, but you may be able to give em a good scare with the police. \n\nYou also need to find out how they got this information. If it was from a company, you need to report this to the head of that company or someone in the management. Your ex could lose her job over Confidentiality Laws. Good Luck
836246
No. They only use the information for their use.  It is against the law to give that information to anyone else because you have not signed a consent.
195567
File a freedom of information request with the feds, yes they will tell you
511942
Absolutely not. Your medical records are private. You can press charges against your employer in a court of law.
397275
Not 100% sure.  The law says they must have a legitimate reason to access your records.  I'm sure they are checking for your last address and employment history.\n\nI'm gonna bet it's legal though.  ;(
760854
To have information LEGALLY released from an individual, business, or organization you should obtain a "Release of Information" for each entity you are asking.  \n\nThis document should be signed by the person you are requesting information about.
951392
your personal information will be kept private
217548
If you mean after you gave it to them NEVER.  All personal information should be confidential.  The only time they will give it out is collect a debt.  Some companies sell your name and address to companies for spam, junk mail or direct mailings specifially for people that fit certain profiles.  Nothing justifies SSN except collections.
198760
I thought they weren't public record anywhere. An employer cannot even give a bad reference about an employee, so I'm SURE they cannot give out personell info.\n\nThey can only say, yea he worked here & the dates.\nThat's it, unless they WANT to share some good news, nothing bad though. It's against the law.