Comments on: FMLA: Forms, policies and the do's and don'ts of requesting leave and FMLA paperwork

By: Hardavbren

Hardavbren — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:10:00 +0000

Can your employer post that your FMLA has been approved in Board Minutes for everyone to see?

By: rozz

rozz — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +0000

ive been workin at walmart for about a little over 3 months, they knew i was pregnant when i started. i went into preterm labor the other day and just got out of the hospital, my dr gave me a paper for me to start matrurnity leave now. will i get fired because i am requesting maturnity leave so soon after working for only a little over three months?

By: AP

AP — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:31:00 +0000

I went to my dr about the stress in the work place. My dr took me off work and filled out the papers. I gave them to my HR department. Does anyone know if my HR department is suppose to send the paperwork in or am I? Can someone please, please help me with this??????

By: Sally

Sally — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:26:00 +0000

What is the difference between FMLA and Family leave disability insurance.? The think the second one they don’t have to hold your job for you and the first they do??? I need to take time off for my Mom who resides in a nursing home and is on hospice now. We have a small office of 18 people so I dont fall under the FMLA guidelines. Is it the same paperwork to be completed and do I stop working and then apply??? Sorry so many questions I just never did this before.

By: Gkellie80

Gkellie80 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:07:00 +0000

What should i do? I went to a new doctor (my doctor had passed away unexpectedly) and the new doctor is refusing to fill out fmla forms for my sinus infection/bronchitis (not even sure exactly what she diagnosed me with) she was very abrupt and became ignorant to me when i told her i needed fmla forms filled out) she says sinus infections/bronchitis does not qualify and she is not going to even mess with the paperwork…she says only things such as cancer, etc does..i showed her where my other paperwork had gotten qualified but she doesnt care…i should have left her office and gone to another doctor but i didn’t…now i don’t know what to do to get this resolved…

By: Duane

Duane — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:14:00 +0000

You are responsible to provide your section of FMLA and the Physician’s to the employer. You dont have to use ANY fax to complete that.

By: Duane

Duane — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:12:00 +0000

Your employer has the obligation to provide FMLA to you if they have more than 50 employees and you have working more than 1500 hours or one year in many cases. You need to call them out and demand the paperwork needed!

By: Roberts Chris34

Roberts Chris34 — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:38:00 +0000

Is there fmla forms for my dr to fill out for my return to work.

By: susan

susan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:22:00 +0000

an employee has a serious medical condition outlined in FMLA papers putting him out until 11.1.11. Once he realizes his FMLA runs out on 8.1.11, he seeks a RTW slip and gets one, w no restrictions. Employer feels the job requirements expose that employee to further injury and would like a second opinion. Is that permitted?

By: Lillian 20

Lillian 20 — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:54:00 +0000

Ok,,, My Dr. has taken me off work for 2 weeks. I talked with my boss on monday an he said he will talk with me on tuesday, about it when i get to work… but when i went to the DR that day he told me no i couldnt work for 2 weeks do to my kidneys…I called the HR manager an she told me to fas he the notes. I did so 2 times. she told me she was not going to have me fill out FMLA papers untill I was going to b off for 7 days.. well today i called them an said now its 2 weeks… my HR manager said.. i am going to send u the paper work just get it back to me ASAP. for ur FMLA…i want to know if they can fire me for this?

By: Tamydee88

Tamydee88 — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:02:00 +0000

i requested fmla paperwork in march of 2011 because of the unpredictalbe health issues of my daughter. it is now may and my daughter had another issue where she was again hospitalized. in march i took my 2 week vacation pay, i still have 80 sick that they will not let me use for this time around. instead ive been told that i need to step down from my assistant manager position after 4 years down to cashier. 40 hours to 20 or less with a paycut as well. after ultimatums of trying to get me to step down or resign i receve my fmla paperwork in the mail dated may 10, when requested march. now what? and whos covering who?

By: Carolannie24

Carolannie24 — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0000

My supervisor told me to fax over my FMLA paperwork from my doctor to our office fax. I told her that I felt uncomfortable faxing it to our main fax since anyone could get their hands on it and I did not want anyone else in the office to know. She demanded that I have my doctor fax to the back fax (which was not private either). I told her that I also felt uncomfortable and asked if my doctor could fax the FMLA paperwork to H.R. and they could give my supervisor any information needed. She told me to have my doctor fax to both places (against my wishes). Now, everyone in my office knows and it is sooo appalling and embarrassing to me!!!! Are their any instances in Oregon where someone has won a privacy case? Thank you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0000

I am a small business owner, we have an employee who has not worked for 3 weeks and is now asking for fmla forms. I have never heard of these forms and do not know how to proceed. Need some help here.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:16:00 +0000

State of Indiana. Employee fully released to return to work, no restrictions. She has only used 172.9 of her FMLA hours.
Question? Does the release end the FMLA or the 12 months allowed to use the full 12 weeks?
Linda

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:31:00 +0000

Thanks for your comment. We can’t respond to questions about specific
situations or provide legal advice, but we invite other readers to post
comments or responses to this question. We encourage you to seek guidance
from your HR department or, for legal questions, consult an attorney.

By: ConcernedinFlorida

ConcernedinFlorida — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:25:00 +0000

Can an employer dictate what doctor must fill out FMLA papers? I have a primary doctor and 5 specialists for a serious rare surgically induced medical condition. My employer is telling me that one particular specialist must be the doctor to “re-certify” my FMLA. Can they do that? My primary is the doctor that is coordinating everything between all my specialists

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:10:00 +0000

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:07:00 +0000

By: Cravens_g

Cravens_g — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:53:00 +0000

how much time do i have to approve or denie fmla

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:06:00 +0000

By: Jasminsheree

Jasminsheree — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:19:00 +0000

I am 34 wks pregnant and due Feb 22. My mother was wanting to come to help me when I deliver, because my husband is currently deployed to Afghanistan and will not return until after our son is born. I also have no family or friends here to help me. Because of this my mother will be out of work for two weeks(without pay). She lives in Texas and I live in North Carolina. Does her helping me qualify her for FMLA benefits?

By: Jessnick28

Jessnick28 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:11:00 +0000

I was recently taken off of my schedule at work by the manager, because i am due at any time to have a baby. I had called the accountant to make sure that this would not interfere with my benefits because of taking an extra couple of weeks off ( that i did not ask to be taken off for). She informed me that i was fine, then the next day the owner came to me and told me that i did not fill out my paperwork and did not give a notcie so when i return back to work i come back to no benefits at all. I was not aware of any paperwork that had to be filled out, noone ever said anything to me about it. It wasnt like i was hiding my pregnancy everyone at work has known since may. I worked for this company before ten years ago and had a maternity leave and never had to fill out any paperwork. Is it too late to fill the forms out now that i have already been taken off the schedule? Please help i am confused and upset. Also is it 1,250 hours that makes u eligible for it, my paperwork from my job says it has to be 1,456. I was told my best bet was to only take off for 2-3 weeks after having the baby so i dont risk my chances of losing my benefits are they allowed to do this to me??

By: Bams

Bams — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:27:00 +0000

If an employee uses FMLA intermittently, once an employee has requested a FMLA day how long before it is approved? In other words, how long can one expect to receive the paperwork showing it’s been approved?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:23:00 +0000

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By: Sxfootfromtheedge

Sxfootfromtheedge — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:04:00 +0000

I work for 4 years at this factory was currently laid off 1 year and then called back. My question is did I have to complete another 1250 hours to receive FMLA. Also now our company is being sold if I get re hired will I be requied to work another 1250 to receive FMLA. (our Plant manager bought our company)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:27:00 +0000

By: blue blood

blue blood — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:41:00 +0000

Can a new father divide the time off? For instance take off 3 weeks right after birth and return to work for 3 or 4 weeks while new mother takes care of baby. Then take off 3 weeks so the mother can go back to work? Tag team FMLA?

By: rliblogs

rliblogs — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:58:54 +0000

Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific
situations or provide legal advice, but we invite other readers to post
comments or responses to this question. We encourage you to seek guidance
from your HR department or, for legal questions, consult an attorney.

Michael Boyette
Executive Editor
Rapid Learning Institute
PO Box A
Morton, PA 19070

mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com
484-479-2715

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rliblogs — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:58:04 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0000

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mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com
484-479-2715

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Michael Boyette
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mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com
484-479-2715

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0000

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Rapid Learning Institute
PO Box A
Morton, PA 19070

mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com
484-479-2715

By: Shirlwoolf

Shirlwoolf — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:44:58 +0000

I have worked for the State of Missouri for 33 years. My 83 year old mother who lives 1 hour and 45 minutes from my home is having serious health problems. She had surgery on July 28th and after being in the hospital for two days was admitted to a nursing care facility for physical therapy. The 4 weeks prior to her surgery someone had to stay with her each night because she was unable to get walk or get up during the night. My 87 year old father injured his back trying to continually lift her. My three sister, who have families and work, but live near took turns spending the night caring for her. I ask our Human Resource person if it would be possible to use FMLA so I could assist with her care and was told it would be their choice, not mine. I do have earned sick and annual leave, which I would use. Why would I not be allowed to count my leave (my earned sick leave) as FMLA to preserve my job so I can help with the care of my mother. I offered to get statements from her physician.

By: Bobbynicole58

Bobbynicole58 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:04:29 +0000

I turned my paperwork in about 5 months ago and I thought all the paperwork was done right I was told that i might get in trouble for call in that started when I thought I was on fmla

By: Kay Hill

Kay Hill — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:07:09 +0000

Are they're any laws regarding non married couples from taking FMLA for the birth of a child?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:18:00 +0000

I need a form, My work does not have them, I work for a small family store. My son been in the hospital for 19 days, they let him come home, bed rest only. They still dont know whats wrong with him. Running lots of test on him.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:59:00 +0000

can an employer request you apply for fmla every 3 months

By: Toyia Broady

Toyia Broady — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:49:51 +0000

Can you go out on STD, and have FMLA at the same time.

By: stevenbell

stevenbell — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:38:55 +0000

are doctors allowed to charge to fill out paper work for fmla for medical that requires