Depending on the industry, you may need to collect medical information from employees (such as their medical history or recovery status after an injury). If you decide to collect medical information, an Employee Privacy Policy can be used to notify employees of your intention to obtain this information. Keep in mind, medical information has a higher standard of privacy and thus requires more protection during storage compared to general employee information. That said, collecting medical information in the workplace is not uncommon, and employers may be required to do so in various situations, for instance, if: A job applicant or employee has a disability and requires workplace accommodation
A job applicant is being considered for a position that requires a medical examination
An employee has illness or disease that may require emergency treatment or assistance from others
An employee has an illness or disease that may require time off work
An employee is obtaining health insurance
An employee is submitting a workers' compensation claim