Fitness-For-Duty Evaluation
/ˈfɪtnəs fər ˈdjuːti ˌɛvəˈluːeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A medical or psychological assessment conducted to determine an individual's capability to perform job duties safely and effectively, often required in employment law contexts.
The employee was required to undergo a fitness-for-duty evaluation after returning from medical leave.
Forms
- fitness-for-duty evaluations
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Commentary
Typically ordered to ensure workplace safety, these evaluations intersect with privacy and employment discrimination laws.
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