Common use of Medical Certificates – Employee Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Medical Certificates – Employee Responsibilities. a) It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that all applications and required medical certificates are fully completed and submitted on a timely basis, otherwise, IPP benefit payments may be delayed. In the event a required medical certificate is delayed, the employee should contact Employee Health and Wellness and request special consideration. b) In the event an employee wishes to return to active employment prior to the date stipulated on the medical certificate, it is the responsibility of the employee to provide an updated medical certificate in a timely manner to support the earlier return. Otherwise the supervisor shall not authorize the employee’s return to work. c) It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that all submitted medical documentation clearly identifies the employee by name and employee number. d) Because of the confidential nature of medical certificates, the certificate may be placed in a sealed envelope marked “confidential” - to be opened by the Employee Health and Wellness, and attached to the application form. The employee may also choose to forward the medical certificate directly to Employee Health and Wellness.