Medical Certification
Documentation from a healthcare provider supporting a leave request.
Definition
Medical certification is documentation from a healthcare provider that supports an employee's request for FMLA or other medical leave. The certification confirms the serious health condition and may include information about the expected duration, treatment schedule, and need for intermittent leave. Employers may request certification but must follow legal requirements.
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- Medical Certification
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Paid Sick Leave
State or locally mandated sick time with pay.
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Federal law providing 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
Intermittent FMLA Leave
FMLA leave taken in separate blocks of time.
FMLA Eligibility
Requirements employees must meet to qualify for FMLA leave.
Serious Health Condition
An illness or injury requiring inpatient care or continuing treatment.
Covered Employer
An employer subject to FMLA or other leave law requirements.
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