Employment Law: COVID-19 Question of the Week 4
Category: COVID-19 By Jennifer Milak and Julia Hooten  | May 6, 2020 | Leave Comment
Question:
When an employee returns to work after a COVID-19 diagnosis, does the ADA allow employers to require doctors’ notes certifying their fitness for duty?
Answer:
According to the EEOC’s March 2020 published guidance, yes. However, practically, as healthcare providers’ time and resources become limited, such requirements may pose real practical problems.
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