An authorization form for releasing medical records from a plaintiff's health care provider in an employment discrimination case. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips, including the steps for seeking medical records, proper scope of the authorization, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) compliance. This Standard Document is jurisdiction-neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this Standard Document is useful to employers in every state.