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This document outlines Mott Community College's policy and procedures regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), detailing eligibility, leave situations, employee responsibilities, and return-to-work

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How to fill out Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure

1. Begin by obtaining the official FMLA Policy and Procedure document from your HR department.
2. Review your company's specific guidelines and any amendments to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
3. Fill in the company name and address in the designated sections of the document.
4. Detail the eligibility criteria for employees seeking leave, including length of service and hours worked.
5. Outline the types of leave covered by FMLA, such as maternity leave, personal health issues, or caring for a family member.
6. Specify the process for requesting leave, including forms to fill out and the notice period required.
7. Include information on the duration of leave allowed and any options for intermittent leave.
8. Describe the job protection policies in place for employees returning from leave.
9. Review the policy to ensure clarity and completeness, and seek feedback from legal counsel or HR professionals.
10. Finalize and distribute the FMLA Policy and Procedure to all employees, ensuring it is accessible for reference.

Who needs Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

1. Employees who are eligible under the FMLA criteria and wish to take leave for family or medical reasons.
2. Human Resource professionals and managers responsible for administering leave policies.
3. Legal and compliance teams needing to ensure the organization complies with labor laws.

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What disqualifies you from FMLA?

If an employee fails to timely submit a properly requested medical certification (absent sufficient explanation of the delay), FMLA protection for the leave may be delayed or denied. If the employee never provides a medical certification, then the leave is not FMLA leave.

What health issues are covered under FMLA?

FMLA - Serious Health Condition Overnight hospitalization (including prenatal care), including the period of incapacity or subsequent treatment in connection with the overnight care. Continuing treatment (for a chronic or long-term condition) under the care or supervision of a health care provider.

What is not covered by FMLA?

An employee may take FMLA leave for qualifying exigencies including making alternative child care arrangements for a child of the military member when the deployment of the military member requires a change in the existing child care arrangement, attending certain military ceremonies and briefings, taking leave to

How exactly does FMLA work?

General. (Q) What does the Family and Medical leave act provide? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year, and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave as if employees continued to work instead of taking leave.

What are the rules around FMLA?

FMLA is job-protected, unpaid leave. Employees may use employer provided paid leave at the same time that they take FMLA leave if the reason they are using FMLA leave is covered by the employer's paid leave policy. An employer may also require employees to use their paid leave during FMLA leave.

What excuses can you use FMLA for?

FMLA leave must be used to care for yourself or a close relative. It cannot be used for mental breaks outside of a doctor's care, or vacations or other travel. In other words, FMLA is medical leave and not a sabbatical.

What medical conditions are covered under FMLA?

FMLA - Serious Health Condition Alzheimers disease; chronic back conditions; cancer; diabetes; nervous disorders; severe depression; pregnancy or its complications, including severe morning sickness and prenatal care; treatment for substance abuse, multiple sclerosis;

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What is Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons without fear of losing their job. The policy outlines the procedures an employee must follow to request and take this leave.

Who is required to file Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

Eligible employees who need to take leave for family or medical reasons must file under the FMLA policy. This typically includes employees who have worked for the employer for at least 12 months and have logged at least 1,250 hours of service during the previous 12-month period.

How to fill out Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

To fill out the FMLA Policy and Procedure, an employee must obtain the necessary forms from their HR department, complete the required sections regarding personal information and reasons for leave, and submit it to their supervisor or HR representative, ideally with sufficient advance notice.

What is the purpose of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

The purpose of the FMLA Policy and Procedure is to ensure that employees can take time off for personal medical needs, the birth or adoption of a child, or the care of a family member without jeopardizing their job security.

What information must be reported on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Procedure?

Required information typically includes the employee's name, contact information, the nature of the leave (personal illness, family illness, etc.), expected duration of the leave, and any supporting documentation that may be required for medical reasons.