Do I have to provide a reasonable accommodation if an employee refuses to give me a doctor’s note?

When an employee requests an accommodation for a purported disability, that triggers certain obligations for both the employee and the employer under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Under federal and state law, an employer may require a medical certification from a “medical provider,” as defined by the applicable regulations, before the accommodation is granted.

One of the first obligations for both parties is to engage in the interactive process to identify or implement an effective, reasonable accommodation. The law requires both the