My Dr.wanted me to take time off work due to extreme stress at work and health p!
Question:
My Dr.wanted me to take time off work due to extreme stress at work and health problems.?
I have a statement from him because I said I couldn't afford to take off more then 2 weeks if that. I turned it in and they said after three days absence, you have to fill out the family Medical Leave to keep your job. They used to say after three days of being ill you have to have a Dr's note. Does anyone know the right ans without me having to read all the Family Leave Bill.
Answers:
Unless you have accrued sick leave or vacation time you will have to apply for FMLA. Your human resources dept. will have all of the paper work and I am sure they know what the procedures are. I know that it can be financially difficult to go on FMLA. Unfortunately it does not address the issue of income. My doctor also suggested family leave for me and I refused. I stayed on the job and got worse and worse. My story can be found on Yahoo search under "The Last Temptation of George Petrie". I wish I had followed his advice and gotten psychiatric help for my anxiety/stress and depression. Instead, I continued to work and get sicker and sicker. You might want to check and see if you are eligible for short term disability payments. best wishes