Can my employer ask for a note from my Dr with a timeline of my visit?
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Can my employer ask for a note from my Dr with a timeline of my visit?
Work for dod had to take 9.5 hrs of sick leave
out of a 24 hr shift . Appt was at 10 am and I
waited to see if some paper work by my Dr
would be filled out allowing me to return to full
duty, I’m a fire fighter. Now management wants
more then my dr note they want a detailed
timeline of my visit. I’m feeling very harassed
by this.
Asked on May 10, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
An employer can terminate an employee for an unexcused absence. Accordingly if your requires a doctor's note to account for missed time off work, you need to provide it. Such a note need not contain the specifics of the reason why you where there (i.e. the don't have the right to an explianation of your medical condition), they do have the right to verify the dates and times of your visists.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they may seek this, if you are claiming that did or need to miss work for doctor's visits. An employer is not required to take an employee's word regarding doctor's visits; they are allowed to verify the reason for and dates of the absences. If you do not provide this, they may terminate you for unauthorized absences.
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