Add Comment Question: Hi currently injured and applied for sick leave waiting for MRI exam request by doctor Doctor stated on note disabled at present Employer ask that doctor provide date of expected return Iam still waiting to be called in for MRI Can I ask for return to work when haven't been examined yet? Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I'm an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. If your doctor has provided a note saying you're unable to work, your employer is permitted to ask for an updated note if you would like to return to work in the meantime. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.