Return-To-Work Certifications Clause Samples

A Return-To-Work Certifications clause requires employees to provide documentation from a healthcare provider confirming their fitness to resume work after a medical leave. Typically, this clause applies when an employee has been absent due to illness or injury, and the employer needs assurance that the individual is medically cleared to perform their job duties. By implementing this requirement, the clause helps ensure workplace safety, reduces liability for the employer, and confirms that employees are ready to return without risking further health complications.
Return-To-Work Certifications. The employee shall submit a medical certification as to the employee's ability to resume work after 1) all unpaid leaves in excess of thirty (30) days taken for the employee's health or injury reasons; 2) all unpaid leaves taken for the employee's mental health reasons; and 3) after any absence from work during which the employee received workers compensation benefits. Employees shall be provided specific notice that a return to work certificate is required when they go on unpaid leave, or when it is determined that the leave will require such a return to work certification.
Return-To-Work Certifications. The employee shall submit a medical certification as to the employee's ability to resume work after 1) all unpaid leaves in excess of thirty