Is it legal for a company to require information about your medical history before hire?

[Anonymous]

The job is in healthcare so I will need to provide proof of vaccines. but I'm uncomfortable with the idea of uploading my info to a site.

Is this the new norm? Haven't searched for a job in the field since I decided to stay home with the kids a few years back.

[Anonymous]

Do you think having the vaccines is a reasonable requirement for the job? What is your concern, exactly? They aren't asking for unrelated health info, are they, like your gyno records or information about any moles you have?

[Anonymous]

Your title is misleading. The company isn't asking for your medical history just proof if you've had, I'm guessing TB/tetanus/rabies (if youre working with animals). f not, then they need to get you covered.

It's standard for the industty. You should know that considering you're going into healthcare.

Youre being way too dramatic Op.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your title is misleading. The company isn't asking for your medical history just proof if you've had, I'm guessing TB/tetanus/rabies (if youre working with animals). f not, then they need to get you covered.

It's standard for the industty. You should know that considering you're going into healthcare.

Youre being way too dramatic Op.

Strongly agree.

[Anonymous]

I had a weird experience where they wanted a physical prior to 3rd interview at the doctor of their choice. It was a desk job at a real estate company. I happened to be a few weeks pregnant and dropped out of the running. I thought it was creepy and didn't need/want the job enough to have my pregnancy revealed to a potential employer before I told my own family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a weird experience where they wanted a physical prior to 3rd interview at the doctor of their choice. It was a desk job at a real estate company. I happened to be a few weeks pregnant and dropped out of the running. I thought it was creepy and didn't need/want the job enough to have my pregnancy revealed to a potential employer before I told my own family.

That is a bit creepy, but OP's situation simply is not. Totally misleading Subject and weird concern for someone in healthcare. Of course they can ask for proof of vaccines!

[Anonymous]

Normal for some jobs. I had one that required a drug test and blood test (to verify the vaccines - they were happy to give me a copy) as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The job is in healthcare so I will need to provide proof of vaccines. but I'm uncomfortable with the idea of uploading my info to a site.

Is this the new norm? Haven't searched for a job in the field since I decided to stay home with the kids a few years back.

Medical history and proof of vaccinations is hardly the same thing. You want to work in healthcare yet can't make this distinction. You scare me, OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The job is in healthcare so I will need to provide proof of vaccines. but I'm uncomfortable with the idea of uploading my info to a site.

Is this the new norm? Haven't searched for a job in the field since I decided to stay home with the kids a few years back.

Medical history and proof of vaccinations is hardly the same thing. You want to work in healthcare yet can't make this distinction. You scare me, OP

Seriously! I hope OP's not a doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The job is in healthcare so I will need to provide proof of vaccines. but I'm uncomfortable with the idea of uploading my info to a site.

Is this the new norm? Haven't searched for a job in the field since I decided to stay home with the kids a few years back.

Medical history and proof of vaccinations is hardly the same thing. You want to work in healthcare yet can't make this distinction. You scare me, OP

My bet is OP doesn't want to be vaccinated for common illnesses like the flu and they're trying to get out of providing the proof of vaccination, since they don't have it.

[Anonymous]

Healthcare position offer can be contingent on passing physical, part of which is demonstrating you are free from communicable disease and are immunized.

What exactly are you afraid "the internet" will do with your dates of vaccination, OP? You are already uploading your name, DOB, address, etc?

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised they would ask for it. But I don't see an issue with giving vaccinations over.

DH travels to 3rd world countries for his work and his work vaccinates him and gives him malaria pills before each trip as needed. It would be ridiculous if they told him to vaccinate himself when it's a job requirement. My mom is an RN and her work vaccinates her yearly as well. Why should she pay for vaccines out of pocket?

[Anonymous]

If she has insurance, vaccines are often covered 100% depending on what they are for and your age. Pretty sure the ones required for this job would be covered.

The are volunteer organizations that require a flu vaccine for people working with the homeless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The job is in healthcare so I will need to provide proof of vaccines. but I'm uncomfortable with the idea of uploading my info to a site.

Is this the new norm? Haven't searched for a job in the field since I decided to stay home with the kids a few years back.

This is a typical standard requirement in the healthcare field. If you have an issue with providing a proof your immunization record look for a job in another field or go back to SAHM.

[Anonymous]

This is pretty much the norm for any healthcare job or jobs where you work with kids and the elderly. The first time I applied for a job at a school was 15 to 20 years ago and they required proof of certain vaccinations (TB, etc.).