Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring consideration of reasonable accommodations, protection against discrimination, and medical confidentiality requirements in return-to-work documentation.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal healthcare privacy law governing patient privacy protections, requirements for handling medical information, and consent requirements for sharing medical information.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law establishing job protection requirements, return-to-work rights, and documentation requirements for medical leave.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations: Federal workplace safety standards, including fitness for duty requirements and industry-specific health requirements for returning workers.
State-Specific Disability Laws: Various state laws that may impose additional requirements beyond federal law, including state-specific documentation requirements and privacy protections.
Workers' Compensation Laws: State and federal laws governing return-to-work protocols and documentation requirements for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing non-discrimination requirements, medical examination protocols, and confidentiality requirements for return-to-work documentation.
