I am not sure if this is a question for this forum but I am interested in the group’s take in my situation.

I am not sure if this is a question for this forum but I am interested in the group’s take in my situation. A little background:

We have under 100 employees. Our HR is farmed out to a one man firm, so he gets involved in only the most complicated HR situations. Normal day-to-day issues are handled by a group of four in an office that handles budgets, payroll, etc. None of them have education or experience in HR.

I was injured last Fall at work. Did the physical therapy, ortho visits and MRI which showed a tear requiring surgery. Had the surgery, missed 2 days of work. Our work comp is also handled by a hired agency. I expressed concern about my medical records being sent to this group of four due to a past medical history of opioid dependency in the early 2000’s. I didn’t specifically mention this to the work comp case worker, just said I would appreciate that only specific information regarding this injury and treatment be provided to my employer. A few weeks after surgery and after I was completely done with therapy and dr visits, I received visits during the day from sheriff’s deputies on two separate occasions. They just chatted and had no real reason for their visits, just “checking on the offices”. I have been here for quite some time and have never had them visit my office.

I have a feeling that the person who actually takes care of the work comp records shared my information with her boss and the visits were contrived to assess my sobriety. This is not beyond them, having dealt with them in other situations involving other employees. On more than one occasion, I have reminded them that, for example, names cannot be used in safety meetings. I believe my information was shared with the Board of directors as well. They have been very distant when I see them where normally they have been chatty, friendly and interested.

Am I imagining too much? Do they have a right to share my health information without cause? Much if this is just a feeling I am getting. Do I have a right to know what info was shared and to whom? Interested to hear what this group thinks.