HIPPA violation in the workplace
In September of 2008 I entered a facility for substance abuse. Disability papers were faxed to my employer for verification. Someone in the office took it upon themselves to take the address where I was and write to me there (letter was sent "return to sender" by the facility), another letter was sent (again "return to sender") and then, this person emailed the facility to ask how I was doing. I feel violated by this person and my employer. Are there laws that required my former employer to protect my disability from co-workers and certainly, confidential information as to where I was? What are my rights and do I have basis to file a suit? Thank you.