The Absent Returning Employee: Medical Examinations Under ADA Title 1

An employee returning to work from a lengthy absence presents a special set of circumstances. Time away from work due to an injury-related event (personal or work-related) while attached to a “tested” or high-risk job requires special consideration. An FMLA or reasonable accommodation leave-covered absence fits this same category related to “direct threat” response.

 Join me on June 27, 2019, for a look at the opportunities and pitfalls of Americans with Disabilities Act Title 1 medical examination in the case of the absent returning employee.