Common use of Doctor's Certification Clause in Contracts

Doctor's Certification. Except in situations covered by FMLA, in which case the documentation and certification and recertification requirements would apply, the Department Head and/or Human Resources Manager may require under certain circumstances (to include but not limited to excessive sick leave usage, identifiable patterns of sick leave, unauthorized sick leave) a physician’s certification as to the duration of the time period requiring absence from work to substantiate the approval of sick leave. The authentication may be by certificate from a licensed physician, licensed chiropractor or other license professional, or such means as may otherwise be determined by the City.

Doctor's Certification. Except in situations covered by FMLA, in which case the documentation and certification and recertification requirements would apply, the Department Head Chief and/or Human Resources Manager may require under certain circumstances (to include but not limited to excessive sick leave usage, identifiable patterns of sick leave, unauthorized sick leave) a physician’s certification certificate as to the duration of the time period requiring absence from work to substantiate the approval of sick leave. The authentication may be by certificate from a licensed physician, licensed chiropractor or other license licensed professional, or such means as may otherwise be determined by the City.