Certification of Health Care Provider and Pregnancy

Sherrie

We normally require a completed Certification of Health Care Provider when someone has requested FMLA leave. However, is it really necessary when they are planning to be on leave for a normal pregnancy? Can we forego requiring the certification and possibly require it at a later time if complications occur, or would it be looked at as discrimination if we did not require it of everyone? I have three women who will soon be out for the birth of a child, and at this point no one is having any complications.

clarkbar

I require the certification from everyone taking FML. That way there can be no accusations of any wrongdoing. Do for one--do for all.

sonny

Ditto to Clark bar