Does my employer have the right to request a medical certification for FMLA leave?

Yes, employers in California are allowed to request medical certification for FMLA leave. This certification is typically required when requesting FMLA leave for a serious health condition or for a family member’s health condition. The medical certification must be completed by the employee’s healthcare provider, and it must include information about the employee’s medical condition, including the expected duration of the condition and the approximate number of days of treatment and/or recovery. In addition, employers may require employees to provide additional documentation to certify their use of FMLA leave. This may include information such as proof of the family relationship or attendance at a health care appointment. Employers may also ask for a return to work release from the employee’s healthcare provider. It is important to note that employers are not allowed to request more information than is necessary to determine if the employee qualifies for FMLA leave. Additionally, employers may not interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of rights that the employee is entitled to under FMLA. Finally, employers must provide employees with written notice of their specific rights and duties under FMLA.

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