3208.1 An employer may require that a request for the granting of paid leave for three (3) or more consecutive days be supported by a reasonable certification of the reason given by the employee for requesting the paid leave.

3208.2 A reasonable certification may include:

1. (a) A signed document from a health care provider affirming the illness of the employee or the employee's family member;
2. (b) A police report indicating that the employee or the employee's family member was the victim of stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse;
3. (c) A court order indicating that the employee or employee's family member was the victim of stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse;
4. (d) A signed written statement from a victim and witness advocate affirming that the employee or employee's family member is involved in legal action or proceedings related to stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse. The signed statement shall include only the name of the employee or employee's family member who is a victim and the date on which services were sought; or
5. (e) A signed written statement from a victim and witness advocate, or domestic violence counselor affirming the employee or employee's family member sought services to enhance the physical, psychological, economic health or safety of the employee or employee's family member.

3208.3 If the employer requires a certification, the certification shall be provided upon the employee's return to work or within one business day thereafter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 5231, 5235 (June 18, 2010).