Tag: doctor
Posted in Workers' Compensation
Workers’ Comp: Pay for Follow-Up Doctor Appointments Not Required
HRWatchdog January 4, 2024
My employee sustained an injury on the job a few months ago. He is claiming that we have to pay for his doctor and therapy…
Posted in COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Why Temperature Checks, Doctor’s Note May Be OK for COVID-19
HRWatchdog July 21, 2020
With the current coronavirus pandemic, I have been wondering what I can do to protect my employees in the workplace. May we take the temperature…
Posted in Disabilities
Requiring a Doctor’s Note to Confirm a Disability
HRWatchdog March 10, 2020
One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing to…
Posted in Pregnancy Disability Leave
Accommodating Pregnant Employees in Potentially Risky Workplaces
HRWatchdog February 27, 2020
We have a pregnant employee working in the plant where there are a lot of chemical exposures. Her doctor has not restricted or limited her…