MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF LEAVE. An application for leave, based on the seriousness of the health condition of the employee or the employee’s spouse, child or parent, must also be accompanied by a “Medical Certification Statement” completed by the applicable health care provider. The certification must state the date on which the health condition commenced, the probable duration of the condition, and the appropriate medical facts regarding the condition. If the leave is needed to care for a spouse, child, or parent of the employee, the certification must so state, along with an estimate of the amount of time the employee will need. If the employee has a serious health condition, the certification must state that the employee cannot perform the functions of his or her job. The City may request a second opinion, at the City’s expense. If the original opinion and the second opinion conflict, the City may require a third opinion by a physician jointly selected by the City and the employee. The City will bear the cost of the third opinion, which is final and binding on the employee and the City, as to the necessity of the medical leave. The City may require subsequent re-certification “on a reasonable basis,” such as every thirty (30) days.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF LEAVE. (1) Application for leave, based on seriousness of the health condition of an employee, or the employee's spouse, child, or parent, must also be accompanied by a "Medical Certification Statement" completed by the health care provider, stating stating the date on which the health condition commenced, the probable duration of the condition, and the appropriate medical facts regarding the condition. The completed form is to be returned to the City within fifteen (15) days of receipt, unless the time is extended for good cause shown. Failure to provide the required information may result in the denial of job protected leave unless the employee is able to provide adequate reason for the failure to provide such information.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF LEAVE. An application for leave, based on the seriousness of the health condition of the employee or the employee’s spouse, child or parent, must also be accompanied by a “Medical Certification Statement” completed by the health care provider stating the date on which the health condition commenced, the probable duration of the condition, and appropriate medical facts regarding the condition. The completed form is to be returned to the City within fifteen (15) days of receipt, unless the time is extended for good cause shown. Failure to provide the required information may result in denial of job protected leave unless the employee is able to provide adequate reason for the failure to provide the required information. If the leave is needed to care for a spouse, child, or parent of the employee, the certification must so state an estimate of the amount of time the employee will need to be off work. If the employee has a serious health condition, the certification must state that the employee cannot perform the functions of his or her job. The City may request a second opinion, at the City’s expense. If the original opinion and the second opinion conflict, the City may require a third opinion by a physician jointly selected by the City and the employee. The City will bear the cost of the third opinion, which is final and binding on the employee and the City, as to the necessity of the medical leave. The City may require subsequent re-certification on a reasonable basis.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF LEAVE. The application for leave based on the “serious health condition” of the employee or the employee’s spouse, child, or parent must be accompanied by a “Health Care Certification” completed by the health care provider (the employee can obtain the form from the administrative assistant in the employee’s local administration office). The certification must state the date on which the serious health condition commenced, probable duration of the condition, and the appropriate medical facts regarding the condition. If an employee is requesting leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, the medical certification must state an estimate of the amount of time the employee will be needed. If the employee has a serious health condition, the medical certification must state that the employee cannot perform the functions of his or her job. The Company will require medical certification to be submitted prior to or when an employee’s leave begins or within fifteen (15) calendar days after the leave starting date. In addition, the Company may require subsequent re-certifications on a reasonable basis.
