Chiropractor Certified Physician under FMLA?

bchapin

Have an employee who has been off work with back trouble since 8/6/04; this was just brought to my attention today (8/23). It appears his supervisor had knowledge of him being off and just did not relay the information to me to initiate FMLA x:o xx(... what to do?? If the "employer" had knowledge and did nothing is it too late to retroactively designate? He will now be off under chiropractic care until atleast 9/4.

Is a chiropractor a certified physician for purposes of completing a physicians certification under FMLA? Thanks!!!

LindaS

Yup!

bsa

Start the FMLA as of 8/23 (2 weeks is a stretch to retro). Explain to the supervisor, that this the price you pay for not keeping HR in the loop.

Yes, chiropractors are certified healthcare providers.

POPEYE

Take a look at section 825.208 (d). This section gives scenarios for "retro" designation of entitlement and I see no length of time restrictions. It sounds like like your EE would be in a similar situation to the "Bronchitis" example and once you were aware of and received the proper certification, you may retro as far back as necessary.