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I went to the er last week and the nurse practitioner gave me a sick note saying that I should take time off work until July 31st. It has his name on jt, the date, and my health card info and the hospital info. I emailed this to my HR and they emailed me a 5 pages form that has to be filled by a Healthcare provider.
I went back to the same er but they told me they don't fill external forms other than giving thier own sick notes, and that I'd have to see my familt doctor or the specialist for this. The problem is that my family doctor is 4 hours awayfrom me. I moved here a few years ago. They said a walk in clinic might sign it. So I went to a walk in clinic and the doctor said idk you, I can't give u that much time off, you'd have to talk to the specialist or your family doctor.
I talked to my family doctor and they said they'd have to see me for this, but I live 3.5 hours away from them and I cant drive with my current condition, and i am unable to see the specialist anytime soon.
My question is that, I already applied for ei sickness as soon as I got the sick note. Can my employer fire me with just cause if I didn't fill the medical form? They gave me til April 11 to do it. The form asks when the doctor has seen me, if im completely unable to do any work duties, and if I have a treatment plan set and if I'm in compliance with it.
Hello,
Your employer has asked that your doctor fill out what is often referred to as a Functional Abilities Form or FAF. The purpose of the form is to find out what your medical restrictions are so that your employer may develop an accommodation plan.
When you are given a deadline to respond to your employer, it can help to be open and honest about the difficulties you are having in getting the form filled. This shows that you are not intentionally avoiding providing the information. If you are making good-faith efforts to comply with your employer's directions, then it is harder for them to argue that they have just cause to terminate you or that you have abandoned your position.
Explaining your situation to your employer may also allow them to direct you to medical resources that can fill out the form with you. It is always much better to have these forms filled out by a doctor of your choosing, however, so if it is at all possible for you to meet with your family doctor, even if it is only a virtual visit, that would be best.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer
Your employer has asked that your doctor fill out what is often referred to as a Functional Abilities Form or FAF. The purpose of the form is to find out what your medical restrictions are so that your employer may develop an accommodation plan.
When you are given a deadline to respond to your employer, it can help to be open and honest about the difficulties you are having in getting the form filled. This shows that you are not intentionally avoiding providing the information. If you are making good-faith efforts to comply with your employer's directions, then it is harder for them to argue that they have just cause to terminate you or that you have abandoned your position.
Explaining your situation to your employer may also allow them to direct you to medical resources that can fill out the form with you. It is always much better to have these forms filled out by a doctor of your choosing, however, so if it is at all possible for you to meet with your family doctor, even if it is only a virtual visit, that would be best.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer