746-5 family and medical leave

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What happens to intermittent leave taken by a member?

It is not counted against the total leave period

It is only counted against sick leave

It is counted against the total twelve or twenty-six week period (correct)

It is only counted against leave without pay

When can a member take intermittent leave for bonding with a child?

It is not allowed (correct)

Only with supervisor's approval

At any time

Only during the first year after birth

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 (correct)

The member must take leave without pay

The member is restricted from taking FMLA leave

The Department may deny the request

What type of leave should a member use first when taking FMLA leave?

Accrued paid leave Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do when a member needs to take FMLA leave?

Complete the Application For Leave, Form 1 P.D. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a member exhausts their accrued paid leave while taking FMLA leave?

Leave without pay will be granted Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do when they need to take FMLA leave for an unforeseeable reason?

Contact their supervisor to obtain verbal authorization Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor ensure when a member is on FMLA leave?

The member is restricted from checking or responding to department emails Signup and view all the answers

What information should the healthcare provider provide to support the need for leave?

Symptoms, diagnosis, hospitalization, medication prescribed, and regimen of continuing treatment Signup and view all the answers

Who has the final authority on FMLA decisions?

The Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by the FMLA?

Interfering with, restraining, or denying the exercise of FMLA rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department of Labor (DOL) FMLA poster?

To inform employees of their FMLA rights and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a member's reason(s) for requesting FMLA leave?

They are kept confidential Signup and view all the answers

Who administers and enforces the FMLA?

The Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic health condition?

A condition that requires periodic visits for treatment and may cause occasional incapacity. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the entitlement of eligible members under the FMLA leave policy?

Twelve weeks of FMLA leave per calendar year. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the qualifying exigency for a veteran?

Any injury or illness that manifested before or after the member becomes a veteran. Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of FMLA leave are granted to eligible members per calendar year?

480 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a chronic health condition?

It may cause occasional incapacity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of the FMLA leave policy?

Eligible members are granted no interruption of benefits, job position status, or anniversary date. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of FMLA leave a member may request?

One hour Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for Military Caregiver Leave?

Eligible members to care for a covered service member Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a qualifying exigency?

Any event that the member and the Department agree is a qualifying exigency Signup and view all the answers

How much FMLA leave is granted to eligible members to care for a covered service member?

Twenty-six weeks Signup and view all the answers

In what increments can a member request FMLA leave?

One hour Signup and view all the answers

What happens to FMLA leave taken prior to Military Caregiver Leave?

It is deducted from the total 26 weeks available for Military Caregiver Leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking FMLA leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule?

To accommodate a member's medical treatment or recuperation Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide members with unpaid leave to fulfill family obligations Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of unpaid leave provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

12 weeks in a 12-month period Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.