Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations, restricting medical inquiries, ensuring confidentiality of medical information, and protecting against discrimination for employees with disabilities
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal legislation governing patient privacy protection, medical information confidentiality, authorization requirements for release of medical information, and information sharing restrictions
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law establishing job protection requirements, medical certification standards, and return to work certification procedures for employees taking medical leave
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations governing return to work requirements, medical evaluation standards, and documentation of work restrictions for injured workers
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety requirements and fitness for duty standards to ensure safe return to work
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): Federal law restricting the collection of genetic information and limiting family medical history inquiries in employment contexts
State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements governing medical information handling and documentation requirements for return to work evaluations
EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing non-discrimination requirements and medical examination protocols for return to work evaluations
