Common use of FMLA ADVANCE NOTICE AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATION Clause in Contracts

FMLA ADVANCE NOTICE AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATION. An employee must provide written notice of his or her intent to take family and medical leave not less than 30 days before leave is to begin or, in emergencies, as soon as is practicable. • Within three work days, the Employer will approve or disapprove FMLA leave requests or ask for additional medical certification. If disapproved, the rationale for the decision will be provided. Decisions and requests for medical certification will be in writing. • The Employer may request medical certification in accordance with 5 CFR 630.1207 (Medical Certification) for FMLA leave taken to care for an employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent who has a serious health condition or for the serious health condition of the employee. The Employer will safeguard the privacy of such data. In general, medical information must be sufficient to show that the employee or family member is seriously ill, the date the illness began and the expected duration of the illness, the need for care by the employee in cases of family care, and whether the employee or family member is incapacitated. In addition, the request for leave must include a statement that the employee will be providing care to the family member.