Manager told colleagues why I was off sick

[user99908777]

Last year I was off sick and I explained to my assistant manager at the time I didn't want my colleagues to be told the reason why.
I ended up been signed off for 10 months and in that time the assistant manager changed role and is no longer management.
I returned to work last week and I found out that she told other members of staff why I was off after she finished the management role.
I feel really angry and hurt.

That's pretty bad. Are you going to take it up with anyone?

@GoWalkabout

That's pretty bad. Are you going to take it up with anyone?

I don't really know what to do she's not management anymore so can't see them doing much about it.

I still think that’s worth a conversation though, even without you explicitly asking for your colleagues not to be told why it is still information that should remain confidential despite the current role of the assistant manager. I’d feel resentful that the information was passed on so even if nothing can be done I’d still want my grievances aired!

Your colleague was party to confidential information in her former role. Her no longer being in that role does not negate the requirement on her to maintain confidentiality. I would say it is irrelevant that she is no longer a manager. I would raise this because who knows what else she might spill. Before you do that, how do you know for certain it was this colleague who blabbed?

@Therebythedoor

Your colleague was party to confidential information in her former role. Her no longer being in that role does not negate the requirement on her to maintain confidentiality. I would say it is irrelevant that she is no longer a manager. I would raise this because who knows what else she might spill. Before you do that, how do you know for certain it was this colleague who blabbed?

I never told anyone else at work, and only very close family who would have not told anyone.