Question

Hi HR Professionals,

Do you recognise the medical leave issued by an Ophthalmologist when an employee plans to go for Lasik surgery?

Thanks!

SE

Reply 1

I view Lasik as an aesthetic operation. Personally, I feel such things should not be under Medical Leave. It should be under the normal Annual Leave. Just like I am taking leave to go to a concert overseas.

KS

Reply 2

We recognize the medical leave but the cost of the Lasik surgery is at the employee’s own expense.

Val

Reply 3

If MC was given by a registered medical practitioner then it is accepted.

Keren

Reply 4

Will accept the MC if issued by a registered medical practitioner. The medical cost will not be covered.

Nicole

Reply 5

Yes, we do recognize this medical leave but the medical costs are to be paid by the employee.

EL