By law does my employer have to take a doctor’s note if I was out for more then a week?
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By law does my employer have to take a doctor’s note if I was out for more then a week?
Asked on May 16, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, New York
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, your employer does not. The doctor is not a manager, executive, or supervisor of your company, and has no authority over the company. The employer does not need to follow your doctor's advice, and may take action against you, if you cannot or do not do your job, regardless of what your doctor's said.
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