Can an employer ask for the specific details of why an employee is reporting off sick from work?
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Can an employer ask for the specific details of why an employee is reporting off sick from work?
Asked on December 27, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, an employer may require an employee to provide the details for why he or she is reporting in sick. They could also ask for proof (e.g. a doctor's note) if they wanted. Employers are not required to simply take an employee at his or her word; they are allowed to examine whether or not the employee was sick and why he or she took off sick from work.
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