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: If the absence was for a "serious health condition," it may be protected under federal law. Resources like Avvo can help find employment lawyers to review specific cases.

: A signature line for the employee to acknowledge receipt (not necessarily agreement). Employee Rights :

: Often structured as S ubjective (patient's story), O bjective (physical exam and vitals), A ssessment (diagnosis/differential), and P lan (treatment).

: A detailed narrative of the current symptoms and events.