Is it mandatory for all doctors to provide Doctors
's notes for illness? if not, will a prescription do? If prescription is handed in already, will a picture of your medicine do? Do I have to show my medicine? I'm a private individual and I don't want to divulge that. Can they fire me for not producing a doctor's note?

Thank you

Thank you for your question. It is not mandatory for all doctors to provide a note for an illness; although if you have a legitimate medical condition, you should be able to get a doctor's note. A prescription (or picture of your medicine) will not be sufficient to justify a medical leave of absence and the employer can request additional information. You do not have to show your employer the medicine you are taking. Your employer can terminate your employment for not substantiating your need for a medical leave of absence. For additional or more specific information, please contact our firm to discuss the matter.