It's difficult enough dealing with the complexities of leave abuse, extended leave and accommodation. And adding the challenge of obtaining good medical documentation — while complying with legal requirements — leaves your agency open to countless procedural missteps that could cost your agency time, money and embarrassment.

Know what medical documents can — and cannot — be requested.

Hear Ms. Mattingly draw from key case law to provide specific guidance on when, how and exactly what medical documentation can be required or requested when dealing with leave, discipline and accommodation. You learn what medical documentation requests are and are not deemed appropriate by the EEOC, MSPB and the courts.

In this 90-minute recorded audio conference, you gain expert insight on handling specific leave issues involving:

• FMLA
• Sick leave
• Extended and excessive absences
• Medical inability to perform actions
• Inability to work a regular work schedule

Plus, Ms. Mattingly answers questions such as:

• What are the employer's — and employee's — responsibilities when obtaining documentation?
• What are the rules for confidentiality?
• What is conclusory medical documentation and how do you deal with it?