Fmla Leave Certification Requirements

Summary

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers can request a doctors note or medical certification to verify the need for leave. If an employer requires a fitness-for-duty certification, they must inform the employee in advance, and the policy must be uniformly applied to all employees in similar positions. If your employer did not inform you in advance or if the policy is not uniformly applied, you may have a strong case. Consider consulting with a local employment attorney to discuss your situation and explore your options.

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Yes I was approved fmla after my dr filled out certification and I experienced flare up covered under certification and I am within the amount of days I was approved for by dr’s recommendation in certification but now my employer called me and told me I cannot return to work until I get a note stating there are no restrictions and
It sounds like your employer is requesting a fitness-for-duty certification. Under the FMLA, employers can require this if they have a uniformly applied policy. However, the request must be related to the condition for which you took FMLA leave.
- Did your employer inform you in advance that a fitness-for-duty certification would be required?
- Is the request reasonable and uniformly applied to all employees in similar positions?
it has never been applied to me or anyone that I am aware of. My employer did not inform me in advance that this certification was required
Under the FMLA, employers must inform employees in advance if a fitness-for-duty certification is required. This policy must be uniformly applied to all employees in similar positions.
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My employer is claiming my regular days off are being considered as part of 5 days consecutive
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Can you please just give me a list of best labor lawyers who have experience in fmla in Chicago
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It seems you have a strong case regarding your FMLA leave and your employer's requirement for a fitness-for-duty certification. While I can't provide a specific list of attorneys, I can help you get in touch with local lawyers who specialize in FMLA cases.
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Michelle, it sounds like you have a strong case regarding your FMLA leave and your employer's requirements. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some additional information from you.
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Hi Michelle, it sounds like you have a strong case regarding your FMLA leave and your employer's requirements.
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Michelle, it looks like you have a strong case regarding your FMLA leave and employer's requirements. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some additional information from you.
What is your phone number?