Content Overview 
- Summary
- Time Limits On Asking For Certification
- Who Can Provide Medical Certification
- What Must Be In A Healthcare Provider Certification
- Incomplete Healthcare Provider Certifications
- Employer Contact With The Healthcare Provider
- Second Opinions
- Third Opinions
- Failure To Provide Certification
- Confidentiality
Summary
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An employer may require an employee to provide a certification from a healthcare provider to support the need for leave because of a serious health condition.
There are time limits during which an employer may request a certification. (Recertification is discussed in the document noted in "To Learn More").
Certification must come from an acceptable healthcare provider and contain a minimum amount of information. An employer may request clarification. An employer's right to contact the healthcare provider directly is limited.
A second opinion may be requested. If it conflicts with the first opinion, a third opinion may be requested. A third opinion is binding on both employer and employee.
Failure to provide certification may result in no protection under the FMLA.
Information about each of these subjects is in the other sections of this document.
To Learn More
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