R.C.S.A. § 31-51qq-38
How should records and documents relating to medical certifications, recertifications or medical histories be maintained?
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-51qq-38
or medical histories be maintained?
(a) Employers shall maintain records and documents relating to medical certifications,
recertifications or medical histories of employees or employees’ family members, created
for purposes of the Act, as medical records pursuant to chapter 563a of the Connecticut
General Statutes, and, if the ADA is also applicable, such records shall be maintained
in conformance with ADA confidentiality requirements, 29 CFR 1630.14(c)(1). However,
employers may inform
(1) supervisors and managers regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of
an employee and any necessary accommodations;
(2) first aid and safety personnel, when appropriate, if the employee’s physical or medical
condition might require emergency treatment; and
(3) government officials investigating compliance with the Act, the Paid Family and Medical
Leave Insurance Program, sections 31-49e through 31-49t, inclusive, of the Connecticut
General Statutes or other pertinent law, regarding any relevant information upon request.
If the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 29 CFR Part 1635,
is applicable, records and documents created for purposes of FMLA containing family
medical history or genetic information as defined in GINA shall be maintained in accordance
with the confidentiality requirements of Title II of GINA, 29 CFR 1635.9, which permit
such information to be disclosed consistent with the requirements of FMLA.
(b) The employer shall provide to an eligible employee, upon request, the dates the employee
took FMLA leave, the hours the employee took FMLA leave if taken in increments of
less than one (1) full day, and copies of all employee and employer notices as required
by the Act.