Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring consideration of reasonable accommodations, protection against disability discrimination, and maintaining medical information confidentiality in return-to-work processes
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal legislation governing job protection rights, leave entitlement verification, and medical certification requirements for employees returning from medical leave
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations governing work-related injuries/illnesses, including documentation requirements and condition verification procedures for return-to-work cases
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law governing medical information privacy, protected health information handling, and consent requirements in healthcare-related documentation
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal regulations establishing workplace safety standards, injury/illness recording requirements, and return-to-work safety protocols
State-Specific Disability Laws: Individual state legislation providing additional protections, documentation requirements, and local reporting obligations for returning workers
EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines ensuring non-discrimination, establishing medical examination restrictions, and defining reasonable accommodation processes for returning workers
