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Old 01-09-2017, 06:08 PM
 
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Hey Guys,


So I was offered a new position, passed the Pre employment physical/medical examination and the Drug test, on my first day, the new employer is asking me to sign a waiver/records release of Workers Comp records for my state, meaning Me giving the state permission to release my workers comp records to them.

I do not want to sign this waiver as I have not filed a workers comp claim in six years, and I was medically cleared to perform the job, what should I do? Should I just step away from this offer?

I feel like the pre-employment physical/medical was intrusive enough, this is just a little too much for me.

Is there a polite way to go about saying NO in this case?
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Old 01-11-2017, 05:48 AM
 
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Wow, that's way too intrusive. Is it even legal for them to ask?
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Old 01-11-2017, 12:49 PM
 
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Wow, that's way too intrusive. Is it even legal for them to ask?
Yes, it is legal if a person's medical status/qualifications is a requirement of employment.
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Old 01-11-2017, 01:20 PM
 
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I guess you can try and have a conversation about why they need the information or think it is relevant to the position you have applied for, but your choices are to either sign it or walk.
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Old 01-11-2017, 05:48 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I would ask your State Worker's Compensation office if that is permitted.
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