Just curious if your employer is able to see what type of surgery it is if you take short term disability ? I'm thinking with the HIPPA laws no but just want to be sure !

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Not sure but I think the rule is that they don't have to have the details but you would need a note from doctor regarding required time off. Most short term disability requires you also to take like a week of sick leave first and depending on your job most people don't take more than a couple weeks. My doctor wouldn't sign off on more than two weeks unless I had complications

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Edited January 19, 20179 yr by NWJill

Thanks ! My doctor told me he approves up to 8 weeks not that I would take all of it but he said it's completely up to me . I am thinking 4 to make sure I'm at 100% before going back

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Edited January 19, 20179 yr by rharris75

i went through a 12 week program and then met with surgeon. I have lost about 30 pounds and doing well. I decided to go with the sleeve. I then asked my boss for a couple weeks off for surgery and he replied with " not till 4th quarter" which is Sept. I work in fashion apparel and its absurd. what are my rights?

You have the right to take FMLA, and they can't fire you. Not sure if your in an "AT WILL" state or not. Look and see what rules and requirements is in your state. Most states, you have to have been on that job for at least a year. The catch also is, they only have to guarantee you "A JOB," not necessarily the job that you had. Well Goodluck with that.

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