FMLA Leave Certification Process

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What is the time frame in which health care providers must provide requested certification after receiving a written request?

30 days

10 days

15 days (correct)

45 days

What may happen if an employee fails to provide documentation for certification or recertification?

They will be required to return to work immediately.

They will receive a warning.

They may receive additional leave.

They may be denied further FMLA leave. (correct)

Who is eligible to take Military Caregiver Leave?

Any family member of a service member

The spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member (correct)

Only spouses of covered service members

Only children of covered service members

How long can family members take leave to care for a covered service member with a serious illness or injury?

26 workweeks Signup and view all the answers

What is required from employees requesting intermittent or reduced leave schedule FMLA leave?

Certification from a healthcare provider Signup and view all the answers

What must employees provide before they are allowed to return to work after taking FMLA leave?

Medical certification or clearance Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if certification or recertification is not provided in a timely manner?

FMLA leave may be denied. Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessments can employers obtain at their expense under FMLA?

Second opinions of medical evaluations Signup and view all the answers

Who qualifies as the next of kin under the provided guidelines?

Blood relatives with legal custody Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum combined total of workweeks for service member care leave under FMLA?

26 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How many workweeks can an employee use for FMLA leave for non-military caregiver reasons during the single 12-month period?

12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if leave is foreseeable?

Provide 30 days' prior notice Signup and view all the answers

For which circumstances is Military Exigency Leave available?

When an employee's child is on active duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the required notification for an employee who's spouse, child or parent is on active duty?

Employee needs to provide notice as is practicable Signup and view all the answers

If both spouses work at the ECSO, how many combined workweeks are they entitled to for Military Caregiver Leave?

26 weeks total Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about leave taken intermittently is true?

Leave may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule when medically necessary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FMLA Certification and Documentation

Employers can require health care provider certification for FMLA leave related to employee health conditions.
ECSO mandates all employees taking FMLA leave to provide necessary certification and recertification, depending on specific conditions.
Health care providers generally have 15 days to submit requested certification after a written request.
Lack of documentation for certification or recertification may lead to denial of further FMLA leave.
FMLA permits employers to seek a second medical opinion at their own expense.
Employees requesting intermittent or reduced leave must submit certification from a healthcare provider regarding the serious health condition of themselves or their family member.

Post-FMLA Return to Work

Employees are required to provide medical clearance before being allowed to return to work post-FMLA leave.
Failure to submit timely certification or recertification may result in denial of FMLA leave.

Military Caregiver Leave

Eligible family members can take up to 26 workweeks of leave within a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious service-related health condition.
Covered service members include those in the regular Armed Forces as well as the National Guard or Reserves.
Eligibility for Military Caregiver Leave covers the spouse, children of any age, parents, or next of kin (nearest blood relative) of the service member.
Next of kin designation may include individuals with legal custody or extended family such as siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and first cousins.
The combined total of 26 workweeks can be used for Military Caregiver Leave and other FMLA events within the same period.

Combined Leave Provisions

Employees are limited to a total of 26 workweeks of leave for any FMLA-qualifying reason in a single 12-month period.
Up to 12 of the 26 weeks can be used for FMLA reasons other than military caregiver leave; for instance, an employee using 10 weeks for personal health conditions would retain 16 weeks for military leave.

Intermittent Leave

Military caregiver leave can be taken intermittently or through a reduced schedule if medically necessary.
For foreseeable leave, employees must notify their employer at least 30 days in advance or provide suitable notice when impractical.

Military Exigency Leave

Employees with a covered military member on active duty may use FMLA for qualifying exigencies during deployment or pending orders.
Eligible employees whose spouse, child, or parent is on active duty can take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for exigencies.
Notice for exigency leave should be provided as practicable.

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Description

This quiz covers the certification requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Participants will learn about the employer's rights and the documentation necessary for employees taking FMLA leave. Familiarity with health care provider certification and recertification processes will also be tested.