40 Questions
What happens to intermittent leave taken by a member?
It is counted against the total twelve or twenty-six week period
When can a member take intermittent leave for bonding with a child?
It is not allowed
What happens when a member needs to take FMLA leave for a foreseeable medical treatment?
The Department may transfer the member to a different position
What type of leave should a member use first when taking FMLA leave?
Accrued paid leave
What should a supervisor do when a member needs to take FMLA leave?
Complete the Application For Leave, Form 1 P.D.
What happens when a member exhausts their accrued paid leave while taking FMLA leave?
Leave without pay will be granted
What should a member do when they need to take FMLA leave for an unforeseeable reason?
Contact their supervisor to obtain verbal authorization
What should a supervisor ensure when a member is on FMLA leave?
The member is restricted from checking or responding to department emails
What information should the healthcare provider provide to support the need for leave?
Symptoms, diagnosis, hospitalization, medication prescribed, and regimen of continuing treatment
Who has the final authority on FMLA decisions?
The Human Resources Director
What happens to a member's job position when they return to duty from FMLA leave?
The member will be reinstated to the same or an equivalent job position
What is the purpose of the Employer Response to Employee Request for Family and Medical Leave, Form 163 P.D.?
To notify the member of their FMLA leave decision
What is prohibited by the FMLA?
Interfering with, restraining, or denying the exercise of FMLA rights
What is the purpose of the Department of Labor (DOL) FMLA poster?
To inform employees of their FMLA rights and responsibilities
What happens to a member's reason(s) for requesting FMLA leave?
They are kept confidential
Who administers and enforces the FMLA?
The Department of Labor
What is a chronic health condition?
A condition that requires periodic visits for treatment and may cause occasional incapacity.
What is a qualifying injury or illness for a veteran?
An injury or illness that was incurred by the member in line of duty on active duty in the Armed Forces.
What is the entitlement of eligible members under the FMLA leave policy?
Twelve weeks of FMLA leave per calendar year.
What is the definition of a spouse under the FMLA policy?
An individual who is lawfully married under any state law or outside any State that recognizes such marriage.
What is included in the qualifying exigency for a veteran?
Any injury or illness that manifested before or after the member becomes a veteran.
How many hours of FMLA leave are granted to eligible members per calendar year?
480 hours
What is a characteristic of a chronic health condition?
It may cause occasional incapacity.
What is the main benefit of the FMLA leave policy?
Eligible members are granted no interruption of benefits, job position status, or anniversary date.
What is the minimum amount of FMLA leave a member may request?
One hour
Who is eligible for Military Caregiver Leave?
Eligible members to care for a covered service member
How is the single 12-month period for Military Caregiver Leave determined?
It begins on the first day the member takes leave for this reason and ends 12 months later
What is a qualifying exigency?
Any event that the member and the Department agree is a qualifying exigency
How much FMLA leave is granted to eligible members to care for a covered service member?
Twenty-six weeks
In what increments can a member request FMLA leave?
One hour
What happens to FMLA leave taken prior to Military Caregiver Leave?
It is deducted from the total 26 weeks available for Military Caregiver Leave
What is the purpose of taking FMLA leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule?
To accommodate a member's medical treatment or recuperation
What does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 allow members to use their leave for?
For the member's own serious health condition, for the birth or adoption of a child, or for the care of a family member with a serious health condition
Who is considered a child under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
A biological child, adopted child, foster child, stepchild, or legal ward or a child of a person standing in Loco Parentis, who is either under the age of 18 or 18 or older and incapable of self-care due to a physical or mental disability
What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
To provide members with unpaid leave to fulfill family obligations
What is included in the Accrued Paid Leave outlined in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Compensatory time, extra days, holidays, personal days, sick days, quality days, and vacation days
What is the purpose of Military Caregiver Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
To care for a military covered service member with a serious injury or illness
What is the maximum amount of unpaid leave provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
12 weeks in a 12-month period
What is the purpose of Intermittent Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
To take leave in blocks of time due to a serious health condition
What is the purpose of Qualifying Exigency Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
To fulfill a family obligation related to military leave
Study Notes
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Policy
- FMLA leave is counted against the total 12 or 26 week period allowed.
- Intermittent leave for bonding, birth, or placement of a child cannot be taken.
- The Department may transfer the member to an equivalent position to accommodate recurring periods of leave.
Leave Provisions
- A member will use accrued paid leave while taking FMLA leave, and leave without pay will be granted when all accrued paid leave is exhausted.
- All provisions of sick leave and leave without pay will apply while a member is on FMLA leave.
Administrative Guidelines
- When the need for FMLA leave is unforeseeable, the member must contact their supervisor to obtain verbal authorization and complete the Application For Leave, Form 1 P.D.
- The supervisor must provide sufficient information to establish the qualifying reason for FMLA leave.
- The Human Resources Director has the final authority on FMLA decisions.
Return to Duty
- Upon returning to duty, the member will be reinstated to the same or an equivalent job position.
- Sworn members must refer to the current written directive entitled "Firearms Procedures" regarding firearms qualification prior to returning to duty.
Rights and Responsibilities
- A member's reason for FMLA leave will be kept confidential.
- FMLA is administered and enforced by the Department of Labor.
- A chronic health condition is one that requires periodic visits for treatment, may continue over an extended period, and may cause occasional incapacity.
Leave Entitlement
- All eligible members will be granted FMLA leave with no interruption of benefits, job position status, or anniversary date.
- 12 weeks (480 hours) of FMLA leave per calendar year will be granted for the following circumstances:
- The member's own serious health condition.
- The birth or adoption of a child.
- The care of a child, spouse, domestic partner, or parent who has a serious health condition.
- To fulfill a member's family obligations related to military leave or to care for a military covered service member.
- 26 weeks (1,040 hours) of FMLA leave in a single 12-month period will be granted to eligible members to care for a covered service member.
This quiz tests your understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy, including leave provisions, rules, and regulations. Learn about FMLA leave, intermittent leave, and paid leave policies.
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