Common use of Medical Evidence Clause in Contracts

Medical Evidence. (a) For absences of less than 10 working days, if requested, an Employee must provide medical documentation supporting the absence that is to the satisfaction of the Employer and must include confirmation of an in-person assessment by a physician; workplace restrictions, if any; and a return to work or reassessment date. Where the requested medical documentation includes the foregoing information, the Employer will, to a maximum of $50.00, reimburse the Employee 50% of the cost of the first medical documentation requested for each period of absence due to personal illness or injury regardless of length. (b) Any absences of 10 working days or greater shall require medical documentation be submitted to the University’s Occupational Health Nurse and Occupational Physician. (c) In the event of a difference of opinion, the Employer may require an Employee to attend a third party Independent Medical Examination, at the Employer's expense, by a mutually acceptable physician.