FMLA TERM My employer has just informed me via email that going forward my intermittent time frame for FMLA leave will be approved for 6 months terms. I have a 5 year old daughter with Down Syndrome who I have to take yo Dr appt, therapists, surgeries and
Worked for my company 20 years, been approved for past three years for FMLA: 12 month term with 12 weeks. Now being told with intermittent leave I will only be approved for 6 month term. Do I still gets 12 weeks or can my employer reduce that too?
1 answer | asked Mar 30, 2017 06:09 AM [EST] | applies to New Jersey
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By law, you are entitled to 12 weeks of FMLA per year. Assuming you are qualified for FMLA leave, your employer cannot reduce that entitlement.
Likewise, your employer cannot decide in advance that you are not eligible for additional FMLA leave in 6 months. You should apply to extend your leave before the 6 month term is over.
Please note that I'm providing this information based on my understanding of your situation, but since i have limited information I may be mistaken. You probably should meet with an employment lawyer to discuss your rights in more detail.
posted by Jonathan Nirenberg | Mar 30, 2017 06:13 AM [EST]
Likewise, your employer cannot decide in advance that you are not eligible for additional FMLA leave in 6 months. You should apply to extend your leave before the 6 month term is over.
Please note that I'm providing this information based on my understanding of your situation, but since i have limited information I may be mistaken. You probably should meet with an employment lawyer to discuss your rights in more detail.
posted by Jonathan Nirenberg | Mar 30, 2017 06:13 AM [EST]
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