FMLA Part 5 Can you ask for an employee’s medical records

Can you request an employee’s medical records as proof that they indeed have a serious health condition that meets the requirements spelled out under the FMLA?

Generally, no. However, if the employee is taking leave for a “serious health condition,” you may request a medical certification confirming the existence of the condition.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, FMLA Compliance Guide, December 1998.