Unscheduled absenteeism due to intermittent and reduced-hour Family Medical Leave negatively impacts productivity and coworker morale. MorningStar Health can assist employers in managing attendance by:

           Medical Certification of FMLA leave requests

          "Clarification" and "authentication" of FMLA Claims - A
             Morningside health physician contacts the employee's healthcare provider.

           Developing or revising policies, procedures, and mandated FMLA employer             notices

           Identifying "opportunities" to better manage the FMLA leave category

           Providing health care experts to represent employers in clarifying or             authenticating leaves and offering second opinions

           Advising managers and employees about their responsibilities under the             FMLA

           Designing strategies to address specific incidents of FMLA abuse

           With the advice of legal counsel, our health care professionals work             collaboratively to develop solutions that meet the needs of both the             employer and employee for Family and Medical Leave.