FMLA Facts
How many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave does FMLA provide?
12 weeks
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
An employee asks for reduced hours after surgery. What law might apply?
FMLA and/or ADA
FMLA leave must be taken in one big block.
False — it can be intermittent
Can you require a fitness-for-duty note after FMLA leave?
Yes, if applied consistently
How many employees must a company have for FMLA to apply?
50 or more employees within 75 miles
True or False: You can deny an accommodation if it causes "undue hardship."
True
An employee has frequent migraines. What should you do?
Initiate the ADA process or assess for FMLA eligibility
ADA only covers physical disabilities.
False — it includes mental and emotional conditions
How often can you ask for FMLA recertification?
Every 30 days in most cases
What is the minimum number of hours worked in the past year for FMLA eligibility?
1,250 hours
What’s the first step in evaluating an accommodation request?
Begin the interactive process
A manager wants to discipline an employee on intermittent FMLA. Next move?
Review leave documentation first and consult legal/HR policy
Employees must say “FMLA” to qualify.
False — employers must recognize the need, not the wording
Name one accommodation besides remote work.
Examples: modified schedule, job restructuring, ergonomic tools