When selecting an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) in San Diego, it is important to be very selective. Although, there are 100’s of providers available to conduct IMEs, not all of them have the knowledge, experience and ability to deliver on your IME needs. Recently, I have spoken to several adjusters, attorneys, paralegals and other professionals …
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Click here for PDF It cannot be overstated that preparing a narrowly tailored FFDE cover letter to the evaluating physician (or, similarly, a medical questionnaire to the employee) is crucial to reducing employer liability. In Scott v. Napolitano, a discharged employee brought an action against his former employer, the Federal Protective Service (“FPS”) of Los …
Click here for PDF There are a number of laws (state and federal) that govern employee Fitness for Duty Evaluations. There is no doubt that the application of the laws and the roles of the agencies that enforce those laws can at times be confusing. The following short summary clarifies the primary laws and agencies …
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Click here for PDF Medical and psychological evaluations of employees, sometimes called “Fitness for Duty Evaluations,” may be required by employers to determine whether an employee is able to perform the essential job functions of his or her position. This article will provide you answers to 5 basic questions regarding Fitness for Duty Evaluations (“FFDEs”): …
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