First Shift Justice Project for Workers Rights for Employment Leave and Caregiver Accommodations

Medical providers are critical partners in helping workers assert their rights. When workers need accommodations to do their jobs; leave from work to care for themselves and their loved ones; or DC Paid Family Medical Leave benefits, healthcare providers must complete medical certification forms and provide written documentation of the medical needs that underpin their patients' requests.

First Shift can assist you with medical certification samples and guidance on the required forms and notes for:

• pregnant and breastfeeding patients who need accommodations at work;

• patients who are dealing with domestic violence and need accommodations at work;

• pregnant patients and new parents who need leave from work and paid leave benefits while recovering from childbirth and caring for new babies;

• patients with chronic health conditions, scheduled surgeries, or unplanned illnesses/injuries who need leave from work and paid leave benefits while recovering; and

• patients whose family members need leave from work and paid leave benefits to care for them.

Contact First Shift for answers to your questions, support for your patients, or to schedule a training for your staff on the applicable laws and best practices to help patients access their right to accommodations and job-protected leave from work. Our services are free!