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About Thomas R. Ballas
Expertise
I will take questions about EEOC complaints, ADA, FMLA and most Human Resource issues. I am an expert in the Railway Labor Act and collective bargaining agreements

Experience
35 Years in the Rail Industry, the last 19 in Senior Management. Lead negotiator for the Company in collective bargaining talks with 3 different unions covering 9 different agreements

Education/Credentials
BA in Psychology, University of North Florida Professional in Human Resources Senior Professional in Human Resources

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Human Resources - fmla

Expert: Thomas R. Ballas - 11/7/2009

Question
yes i have 2 fmla's sometimes i need time off work due to my illnesses and dr apt. my employer also wants me to get doctors notes when i take off isnt my fmla enough? i feel this is harrassment is this legal?
i bring notes from my doctor but they say it has to state the reason and has to match my fmla what more do they want .. they have the fmla?
can they do this each time i need a day off due to my condition.
thankyou

Answer
Barbara:

There is nothing illegal about their requesting a Dr.'s note That said, I would have my Doctor write a letter saying he is actively treating me for XXX medical condition and bring the same note each time, with the most recent date of visit stamped on it.

Tom Ballas

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