Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for medical and family reasons
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law ensuring safe and healthful working conditions and setting standards for workplace safety
State Disability Laws: State-specific regulations governing disability rights and accommodations, which may provide additional protections beyond federal law
State Medical Leave Laws: State-specific regulations regarding medical leave, which may offer more generous provisions than federal FMLA
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations governing workplace injuries and illnesses, including return-to-work procedures
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations protecting individual privacy rights, particularly regarding medical information
Medical Documentation Requirements: Healthcare-specific regulations regarding proper documentation of patient care and medical certifications
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Standard medical protocols and best practices for determining fitness for duty and work restrictions
Hospital Policies: Internal hospital procedures and requirements for issuing return-to-work documentation
EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing workplace discrimination
Workplace Accommodation Requirements: Legal obligations for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for returning workers with medical conditions
Employee Privacy Rights: Legal protections regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information and personal data
