Suspicious leave request
Ranger
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I think I know my options, but would like forumites' opinions -- sorry this is so long.
EE was on medical leave for 6 weeks this summer (motorcycle accident). He's been back to work for a few months. Suddenly, he says he needs to be off again to "finish recuperating" from his head injury. He asked for 12 weeks, then changed to 6 weeks when I told him he gets only 12 weeks total per year. Certification forms returned to me today -- #4 checked (chronic conditions requiring medical treatment), but doctor also states ee is not incapacitated and does not require additional treatments. Doctor further says "expect resolution of symptoms in a few weeks". EE leave request is asking for 6 weeks off (surprise!) beginning October 10. His doctor is a PHD in neuropsychology at a well-respected medical clinic.
Should we send him for another opinion? Company expense? Anything else?
This ee is a little strange anyway, but seems to be acting a little more strange since his accident.
EE was on medical leave for 6 weeks this summer (motorcycle accident). He's been back to work for a few months. Suddenly, he says he needs to be off again to "finish recuperating" from his head injury. He asked for 12 weeks, then changed to 6 weeks when I told him he gets only 12 weeks total per year. Certification forms returned to me today -- #4 checked (chronic conditions requiring medical treatment), but doctor also states ee is not incapacitated and does not require additional treatments. Doctor further says "expect resolution of symptoms in a few weeks". EE leave request is asking for 6 weeks off (surprise!) beginning October 10. His doctor is a PHD in neuropsychology at a well-respected medical clinic.
Should we send him for another opinion? Company expense? Anything else?
This ee is a little strange anyway, but seems to be acting a little more strange since his accident.
Comments
Yes, and yes.
Kiwi is probably right.......check the hunting seasons. Sounds like he is fine, just knows he can get time off............ Pay for the second opinion.....
My $0.02 worth....
The Balloonman
Anyone ever do this?
Go figure.
I know, I'm grasping at straws. But it could happen.
Of course, I'm now posting this after the employee has requested leave for a different reason, so...