; (ii) in a case in which the need for such period of time is foreseeable at least 7 days in advance of such period, be provided at least 7 days in advance of such period; and (iii) otherwise, be provided as soon as practicable after the domestic worker is aware of the need for such period. (B) Certification in general (i) Provision (I) In general Subject to clause (iv), a domestic work hiring entity may require that a request for paid sick time under this subsection for a purpose described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) be supported by a certification issued by the health care provider of the eligible domestic worker or of an individual described in paragraph (2)(C), as appropriate, if the period of such time covers more than 3 consecutive workdays. (II) Timeliness The domestic worker shall provide a copy of such certification to the domestic work hiring entity in a timely manner, not later than 30 days after the first day of the period of time. The domestic work hiring entity shall not delay the commencement of the period of time on the basis that the hiring entity has not yet received the certification. (ii) Sufficient certification A certification provided under clause (i) shall be sufficient if it states— (I) the date on which the period of time will be needed; (II) the probable duration of the period of time; (III) the appropriate medical facts within the knowledge of the health care provider regarding the condition involved, subject to clause (iii); (IV) for purposes of paid sick time under paragraph (2)(A), a statement that absence from work is medically necessary; (V) for purposes of such time under paragraph (2)(B), the dates on which testing for a medical diagnosis or care is expected to be given and the duration of such testing or care