Legal Question in Medical Leave in Virginia

My rights to privacy with medical records disclosure

I have been under medical care for the last year and was advised by my physician to only work part time. My employer has asked me to provide a document filled out by my phyisician specigying the details of my condition. Do they have the right to ask such information and could I be fired if I don't provide it?

Thank you


Asked on 8/08/06, 12:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: My rights to privacy with medical records disclosure

Employers have the right under the Family & Medical Leave Act to request that employees making application to take leave under this

Act provide medical certification by a qualified heath care provider of the employee's "serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee."

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Answered on 8/08/06, 3:30 pm


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