Is travel covered under FMLA?
The court’s ruling implies that where acts like “travel” to the family member are so intertwined or necessary to the need for leave itself, it should be considered part of the FMLA leave.
Can an employer require a doctor’s note for each FMLA?
I wish, for instance, that I could advise employers that it is perfectly legal to maintain a policy in which employees who take FMLA leave for a doctor’s appointment must return to work with a doctor’s note in hand.
Are there doctor visits that are covered by FMLA?
Not All Doctor Visits Constitute “Medical Treatment” Covered by the FMLA. Jones had an approved FMLA-covered serious health condition requiring periodic treatment by his physician. He asked for and was approved FMLA leave for an afternoon appointment to receive medical treatment by one of his physicians.
Do you need a doctor’s note for intermittent medical leave?
If an employee brings a doctor’s note that indicates intermittent medical leave will be required, the employer should not request any additional certification. If the initial note indicates the expected amount of time needed and the approximate dates, that should be sufficient.
How to contact wrady and Michel about FMLA?
If you feel you have been denied rights under the FMLA, are facing retaliation as a result of taking leave, or if you have any questions regarding your employment rights in general, please contact Wrady & Michel LLC, either online or by calling us at (205) 265-1880.
Do you need a doctor’s note to take FMLA leave?
Employers can’t require their employees to submit doctors’ notes for each FMLA absence. By Michael Morra, Attorney Published: May 23rd, 2019 Sooner or later, you might have to take time off from work for a reason covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (29 U.S.C. §§ 2601 and following).
Not All Doctor Visits Constitute “Medical Treatment” Covered by the FMLA. Jones had an approved FMLA-covered serious health condition requiring periodic treatment by his physician. He asked for and was approved FMLA leave for an afternoon appointment to receive medical treatment by one of his physicians.
If an employee brings a doctor’s note that indicates intermittent medical leave will be required, the employer should not request any additional certification. If the initial note indicates the expected amount of time needed and the approximate dates, that should be sufficient.
If you feel you have been denied rights under the FMLA, are facing retaliation as a result of taking leave, or if you have any questions regarding your employment rights in general, please contact Wrady & Michel LLC, either online or by calling us at (205) 265-1880.