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Stress Essential Job Function

Ability to Handle Stress is Essential Function of Almost Every Job

Business NECESSITY An employer may only require a fitness for duty evaluation if is job related and consistent with business necessity.  Business necessity may be shown by demonstrating that either: (1) the employee poses a direct threat to himself or others, or (2) the employee has a medical condition that affects his ability to perform …

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8 Questions Employers Should Ask Before Employee Fitness for Duty Evaluation

Employee fitness for duty evaluations are permitted under the ADA and California state law. Nevertheless, it’s important for employers to take the proper steps in scheduling a fitness for duty evaluation to ensure compliance with the laws. What medical specialty is required for the employee evaluation? Do you need a neurologist or a neurosurgeon? Psychologist or …

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Congratulations Dr. Steve Hwang!

California Medical Evaluations would like to congratulate one of our excellent doctors, Dr. Steve Hwang, on his amazing accomplishments: Long Beach Marathon (October 9, 2016) LA Rock”n”Roll Half Marathon (October 30, 2016) Revel Canyon City Marathon (November 12, 2016) Bronze medalist in 2016 IJF World Judo Championship (Ft. Lauderdale FL) Dr. Hwang – you are an inspiration …

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Flagship Locations

CME’s Ten Flagship Locations

We are proud to announce the completion of our 10 flagship CME offices for 2016   INTRODUCING:  Baldwin Park Fontana Garden Grove Moreno Valley Oxnard Palmdale Sacramento San Bernardino Van Nuys South LA These locations were thoughtfully selected and we anticipate a large volume of QME cases in all these areas. Our flagship offices were built exclusively for CME …

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Employer May Require a Re-Evaluation Under the ADA after Employee’s Return from FMLA Leave

  Click here for PDF When an employee takes leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the employee is entitled to reinstatement upon certification by the employee’s health care provider that the employee is fit to return to work.  An employer is not permitted to require a second opinion before reinstating the employee …

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