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Q: My doctor provided me documentation approving 3 days off per month for my medical condition. I went over that time

and my employer is canceling my intermittent request and stating they will not honor even the 3 days unless I get an updated doctor's note the excess time was approved. They are not honoring the 3 days and putting the other day under regular attendance guidelines. They are also stating the... View More

Richard J Vaznaugh
Richard J Vaznaugh
answered on Apr 5, 2021

More information is needed to respond completely.

However, assuming this is a California, Private sector, non-union employer with at least 5 employees and that you have a bona disability, then they need to accommodate your disability reasonably. If you have documentation for 3 days of...
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