A. Required: The City will require medical certification of any serious health condition of the employee or of the serious health condition of the employee's spouse, parent or child. If the certification is not received within the requested time, the beginning of leave may be delayed or the leave may be denied.
1. If the FMLA is foreseeable, the medical certification is required before taking the leave.
2. If the FMLA is not foreseeable, medical certification is required within fifteen (15) days after being requested to provide certification by the City.
B. Recertification: Recertification of medical conditions or clarification of submitted information can be requested in specific situations pursuant to the FMLA. For example, if an employee's need for FMLA leave exceeds a single leave year, the City may require the employee to provide a new medical certification in each subsequent leave year.
C. Leave For Qualifying Exigencies Or Covered Service Member: The City will require certification to support leave for qualifying exigencies or to care for a covered service member.
D. Additional Opinions At City Expense: The City may require second or third opinions regarding the medical certification, at the City's expense. (2019 Compilation)