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Who is eligible to take leave under FMLA?
•Has worked for City for at least 12 months
•Has worked at least 1,250 hours in 12 months prior
•Part-time employees with 24 hours over 52 weeks
What is intermittent FMLA leave, and under what circumstances can it be taken?
Intermittent FMLA leave allows eligible employees to take leave in separate blocks of time for qualifying reasons, rather than in one continuous period. It can be taken for reasons such as the employee's own serious health condition, the serious health condition of a family member, or for the birth or adoption of a child.
What types of situations qualify for FMLA leave?
•Employee's serious health condition affecting work.
•Care for spouse, child, or parent.
•Birth or adoption of a child.
•Military family member's active duty.
•Care for injured military member.
Where are forms located?
Sharepoint Site, under Employee Leave
How much leave time does FMLA provide?
12 weeks
Can an employer require medical certification for FMLA leave?
Employers may require employees to provide medical certification to support the need for FMLA leave due to a serious health condition of the employee or a family member.
Who is responsible for enforcing FMLA regulations, and what remedies are available to employees for FMLA violations?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for enforcing FMLA regulations. Employees may file complaints with the DOL's Wage and Hour Division or may pursue private legal action against employers for FMLA violations. Remedies for violations may include back pay, reinstatement, and other appropriate relief.
Is FMLA leave paid or unpaid?
Unpaid as long as you don't have any accruals.
Which are FMLA Prohibited actions?
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•Making pre-hire inquiries about need for FMLA leave
•Interfering with an employee’s rights under the FMLA
•Asking for doctor’s note for each use of intermittent FMLA leave
•Retaliating against employee for FMLA complaints or exercising rights
•When in doubt- please contact HR
Are there any requirements for providing notice when taking FMLA leave?
•Request FMLA leave verbally or in writing.
•Follow department's notice requirements.
•Provide foreseeable leave requests within 30 days.
•For unforeseeable leave, notify same or next day.
What Medical Certifications can an employer ask for?
•Conditions and Duration: Determined by medical certification.
•Employee's Serious Health Condition: Certify inability to work.
•Family Member's Serious Health Condition: Certify need for care.
•Military Family Leave: Certify qualifying exigency.
•Serious Injury/Illness: Certify need for care.
•Note: Certification sets conditions and duration for FMLA leave.