Returning to Work – Physician’s Statement Sample Clauses
The 'Returning to Work – Physician’s Statement' clause requires an employee who has been absent due to illness or injury to provide a statement from a licensed physician confirming their fitness to resume work duties. Typically, this clause applies when an employee has been on medical leave for a specified period, and the employer may require the statement before allowing the employee to return to the workplace. Its core function is to ensure workplace safety and confirm that the employee is medically cleared, thereby protecting both the employee’s health and the employer’s liability.
Returning to Work – Physician’s Statement. The District may require a physician’s statement to verify any illness to ensure that an employee is able to resume the duties of his or her position before allowing the employee to return to work.