When is a medical release from a physician required to return to work?
An employee absent from work for more than five working days is required to submit an medical release to his/her supervisor, on or before the return to work date. Supervisor should immediately contact HR Benefits if presented with a medical release containing restrictions. An accommodation to allow return to work with restrictions is generally desirable but a determination has to be made whether restrictions are compatible with work requirements and do not pose risk to the employee or the college. It must also be established when employee will be further evaluated to obtain an unrestricted release.
