As you may have heard, the federal Department of Labor has issued new Certification of Health Care Provider forms for an employee’s own serious health condition (WH-380-E) and
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‘Tis the Season for Sick Leave Call Offs
Every year in December I get the same wave of client calls. What can we do to prevent everyone from calling in sick during the holidays?
Why is this such…
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ADA/FEHA Interactive Process Issues – Debate Over Doctor’s Notes
I recently participated in a panel discussion about ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation and interactive process issues for the LA County Bar Association. I presented on a panel with a plaintiff’s attorney…
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Can CA Employers Require A Doctor’s Note for Paid Sick Leave (Part 2)
Can California employers require employees who request paid sick leave to provide a note from their doctors? I addressed that question last May in response to a webinar put out …
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Can CA Employers Require a Doctors Note for Paid Sick Leave?
As previously discussed, the California Department of Industrial Relations, which will enforce California’s new Paid Sick Leave law, put out a webinar to discuss compliance issues. According to the…
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