My manager wants me to communicate with her boss regardless of flma....and i sent a pic of the note to my manager when I was returning from the dr.

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Under FMLA, you do not need to disclose protected health information. Read this article: https://www.troutmansanders.com/common-misunderstandings-about-medical-leaves-of-absence-12-12-2012/

Telling them you are have surgery, and bringing in documentation from your doctor should be sufficient.

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Under FMLA, you do not need to disclose protected health information. Read this article: https://www.troutmansanders.com/common-misunderstandings-about-medical-leaves-of-absence-12-12-2012/

Telling them you are have surgery, and bringing in documentation from your doctor should be sufficient.

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Thank you so much this was alot of help...I printed that.

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I think the basics of when you will be gone/returning is enough, along with any work restrictions.

Your manager is likely getting pressure from the boss and they usually are worried about scheduling of humans (and how it will affect them), the exact nature of your surgery is likely just a curiosity.

My job (I am a teacher) has not ASKED...although ironically, on the "vauge" note, the Dr.s put on it their Baratric letterhead. LOL

That actually is illegal.

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You do not have to be specific... It is illegal for your manager to require it. I just told them my doctor found it "medically necessary for me to have a procedure and has certified that I need time off from _____ to _____.

If your manager asks for details tell them point blank " I dont want this company to violate my rights to privacy so I will only say it is a procedure that my physician has certified a medical necessity and FMLA has approved". They will get your point.

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You should be able to work directly with your human resources department. That's what they're there for.

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You should be able to work directly with your human resources department. That's what they're there for.

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And that's what I was going to do come Monday...

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Yes I went through HR to inquire about FMLA, we use UNUM, I called and they asked my questions ( surgery date,my end work date, surgeon info, expected time out etc..and they started my process..they even seen paperwork to surgeon n UNUM sent info to my Hr and to me that it was approved. I told my supervisor that I was requesting FMLA from this date to this and gave enough advance notice I gave 2month notice so they could prepare staffing..I was being generous ....other than that she knows nothing..sent her a email when I was retuning n been back at work since..sleeved Nov 9th back at work since Monday after Thanksgiving.. Sounds like your folks are being noisy over being professional.. Up to you if you like that with them but I wasn't (im private about me at work anyway) n it wasn't the whole office business. Good luck with surgery.

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My surgery was November 28, but my manager wants me to communicate with my supervisor......no I'm send my return back work paper to Hr....they know I'm on fmla....yes there being nosey...Real.

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My surgery was November 28, but my manager wants me to communicate with my supervisor......no I'm send my return back work paper to Hr....they know I'm on fmla....yes there being nosey...Real.

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Im curious... Even if you communicated with the supervisor as they ask.. Couldnt you just tell her the same thing "I had a procedure my doctor certified was medically necessary and im returning on _____ date?" Im not sure I'm clear on the problem? Im also out on FMLA so any insight is helpful.

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All you have to do is let HR and your supervisor the return date with or without restrictions and leave it there..Hope everything else is going well for you

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