Certified Payroll Professional Practice Exam

Which act mandates the confidentiality of medical conditions or histories of employees and families in the workplace?

1. Family Medical Leave Act

2. Health Insurance and Portability Act

3. Civil Rights Act

4. Occupational Safety and Health Act

The correct answer is: Family Medical Leave Act

The correct answer is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA mandates the confidentiality of medical conditions or histories of employees and their families in the workplace to protect the privacy and rights of employees. This act allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including their own serious health condition or that of a family member, without fear of discrimination or retaliation from their employer. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily focuses on ensuring the privacy and security of health information but does not specifically mandate confidentiality in the workplace like the FMLA. The Civil Rights Act primarily prohibits employment discrimination based on factors such as race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) primarily focuses on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees but does not specifically address the confidentiality of medical conditions or histories in the workplace.