30 Questions
What must an employee do if 30 days’ notice for leave is not practical?
Give notice as soon as practical
When can the District count an absence as Family Medical Leave (FML)?
For reasons covered by the FMLA, whether the Employee has applied for it or not
What must employees do during FML?
Periodically report on their medical status and intent to return to work
When will the employment relationship be terminated during FML?
When the Employee gives unequivocal notice of his/her intent not to return to work
What must employees provide upon return to work after FML for their own serious health condition?
Certification from the Employee's health care provider
What happens if employees fail to provide requested information to the District?
Their leave may be delayed and they may be subject to discipline
Under what circumstances will absences due to sickness or injury be considered FML?
Whether paid or unpaid, including work-related sickness or injury covered by the FMLA
What does the District reserve the right to do in the event of an absence covered by the FMLA?
Count the absence as FML whether the Employee has applied for it or not
What happens to an employee's entitlements if they give unequivocal notice of their intent not to return to work?
Entitlement to continue leave, maintenance of health benefits, and reemployment will cease
What will happen if employees fail to cooperate by providing requested information to the District?
Their leave may be delayed and they may be subject to discipline
How many inconsecutive, intermittent weeks of unpaid leave may an eligible employee take in a 12 month period?
12 weeks
For which of the following reasons can an eligible employee take family medical leave?
The care of the Employee's spouse with a serious health condition
How long must an employee have worked for the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District to be eligible for family medical leave?
12 months
When does the entitlement to leave for the birth, placement for adoption, or foster care of a son or daughter expire?
12 months from the date of birth or placement
What is the minimum number of hours an employee must work during the preceding 12 months to be eligible for family medical leave?
1,250 hours
Who is considered a 'son or daughter' for the purpose of family medical leave?
Biological, adopted, foster child, stepchild, or legal ward
What is the maximum number of consecutive weeks of unpaid leave an eligible employee can take in a 12 month period?
12 weeks
If an employee's child is 19 years old and incapable of self-care due to a mental or physical disability, are they considered a 'son or daughter' for the purpose of family medical leave?
Yes, regardless of age
Can an eligible employee take paid leave for the birth of a child?
No, it is unpaid leave only
For which of the following reasons can an eligible employee take family medical leave?
The care of the Employee's grandchild with a serious health condition
When can an employee elect or be required to substitute accrued sick leave or personal leave for Family and Medical Leave?
Only if the employee's health condition is certified by a health care provider
What is the limit on combined leave for spouses who both work for the District for specific family-related reasons?
12 weeks in a 12-month period
Under what circumstances does unpaid leave for the birth or placement of a child permit working a reduced number of hours?
If the District agrees to reduced hours
What is the requirement for submitting applications for Family and Medical Leave (FML) if the need for leave is foreseeable based on an expected event?
At least 30 days before the leave is to begin
What happens to employment benefits during family and medical leave?
They do not accrue
What is required for verification of serious health condition leave?
Certification from a health care provider
What is allowed if intermittent leave for a serious health condition is medically necessary?
Employee may take reduced hour leave
What does the District continue to pay during family leaves of absence?
Health insurance premiums
What may the District request for leave taken due to a serious health condition?
Second or third health care provider's opinion
What happens to employment benefits for employees returning from FML absence?
They do not accrue during absence
Study Notes
Family and Medical Leave Policy Summary
- "Serious health condition" includes in-patient care, subsequent treatment, and continuing treatment by a health care provider
- Intermittent or reduced hour leave for a serious health condition is allowed if medically necessary
- Employee may be temporarily transferred to another job with equivalent pay and benefits if intermittent leave is required
- Verification of serious health condition leave requires certification from a health care provider and may involve second or third opinions
- Unpaid leave for the birth or placement of a child does not permit working a reduced number of hours unless agreed upon by both the District and Employee
- Combined leave for spouses who both work for the District is limited to 12 weeks in a 12-month period for specific family-related reasons
- The District continues to pay its portion of health insurance premiums during family leaves of absence
- During family and medical leave, employment benefits do not accrue, but pension benefits will be determined in accordance with DOL rules
- Employees may elect or be required to substitute accrued sick leave or personal leave for an equivalent portion of Family and Medical Leave
- Employees returning from FML absence are entitled to return to their job or an equivalent position with equivalent benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment
- Applications for FML must be submitted in writing at least 30 days before the leave is to begin, if the need for the leave is foreseeable based on an expected event
- The District may request second or third health care provider's opinion for leave taken due to a serious health condition, and may require subsequent re-certification from the Employee's health care provider every 30 days
Test your knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with this summary quiz. Explore the key provisions, requirements, and rights related to leave for serious health conditions, childbirth, and family-related reasons.
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