Under HIPAA, an employer may not request medical documentation to confirm illness pursuant to an employee's request for FMLA leave.

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Under HIPAA, employers can request medical documentation for FMLA leave as it is not considered a HIPAA violation when the information is needed for employment purposes and is provided by the employee or with their consent.

Under HIPAA, an Employer May Not Request Medical Documentation to Confirm