Can an employer ask for medical documentation
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Can an employer ask for medical documentation
My former store manager asked me to provide my medical
documentation to prove I have a illness I have. He required
me to bring it in no later than 3 pm on the Friday of that
week. Do I have a case?
Asked on April 10, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
While an employer is not entitled to too many specifics about your condition or prognosis, they *are* entitled to basic proof of the existence of an illness or condition if it impacted work in some way: you called out sick; you took FMLA or some other leave; you otherwise missed work; you are asking for accomodations; etc. If it bears on employment, the law lets them verify that you are ill and/or what accommodations you may need.
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