How soon after I request leave does my employer have to request a medical certification of a serious health condition?
Under the current regulations, your employer should request medical certification, in most cases, at the time you give notice of your need for leave or within two business days. If the leave is unforeseen, your employer should request medical certification within two business days after the leave begins. Under the proposed regulations, these time frames are extended to five business days. Under both the current and proposed regulations, your employer may request certification at a later date if it has reason to question the appropriateness or duration of your leave.
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