FMLA - Medical Certifications

We have requested a medical certification from an employee who is seeking FMLA leave. We have our own certification form, and gave the employee a copy. The employee came back with a form letter from the doctor's office stating that they charge a fee for filling out FMLA certification forms, and a no

Following up on our initial post and previous update regarding the new Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act regulations (which you may wish to read first), here is what we've learned:

Q: I know that I have to allow employees at least 15 days to return a medical certification, but when does the 15-day clock start running?

An employee seeking FMLA leave just turned in a medical certification form with handwriting that looks suspiciously like her own. If the employee filled out this form, do we have to accept it?

What can you do when you receive a medical certification from an employee, but you think it might be fraudulent, or you just don't understand what the doctor has written? In these instances, does the FMLA allow you to contact the employee's health care provider directly to inquire? In this podcast,