Comments on: Paid Time Off and FMLA: Guidelines for employers http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/ Concise, fast-paced online training and state-of-the-art e-learning solutions Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Choppedsuziehttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-1280 Choppedsuzie Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:16:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-1280 Your employer cannot require you be off work more then medically required.  They can however dictate how their PTO policies are implemented.  If they only pay out in increments of 4 hours, and require that all paid time be used before unpaid time is granted that is thier policy regardless of FMLA status.  Once your PTO time is used you would still be eligible for unpaid time away under FMLA for the periods of certified medically required absences.  You should be scheduling these appointments outside of work time when possible - but you aren't prevented from taking the time, they just aren't going to doll out your PTO on your terms.  You are actually being paid in advance since you will be logging more then your schedule hours.  Just because they charge you 4 hours of your paid time doesn't mean you can't be at work after the appointment. Your employer cannot require you be off work more then medically required.  They can however dictate how their PTO policies are implemented.  If they only pay out in increments of 4 hours, and require that all paid time be used before unpaid time is granted that is thier policy regardless of FMLA status.  Once your PTO time is used you would still be eligible for unpaid time away under FMLA for the periods of certified medically required absences.  You should be scheduling these appointments outside of work time when possible – but you aren’t prevented from taking the time, they just aren’t going to doll out your PTO on your terms.  You are actually being paid in advance since you will be logging more then your schedule hours.  Just because they charge you 4 hours of your paid time doesn’t mean you can’t be at work after the appointment.

]]> By: Aghrawriterhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-1234 Aghrawriter Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:52:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-1234 My employer has just told our office that as of January 1st 2012, if we have an appointment no matter how long that appointment takes, we HAVE to use 4 hours of personal time. So if my appointment is only 30 minutes, i have no choice but to basically waste 3 1/2 hours of my personal time.  I have Lupus & Fibromyalgia, so as you can imagine i have quite a few Dr's appts., this basically means that i will have to cancel medical appointments as i will have no PT. My employer has just told our office that as of January 1st 2012, if we have an appointment no matter how long that appointment takes, we HAVE to use 4 hours of personal time. So if my appointment is only 30 minutes, i have no choice but to basically waste 3 1/2 hours of my personal time.  I have Lupus & Fibromyalgia, so as you can imagine i have quite a few Dr’s appts., this basically means that i will have to cancel medical appointments as i will have no PT.

]]> By: Joanne Jacksonhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-1033 Joanne Jackson Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:55:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-1033 Can an employer take back accrued vacation time if an employee used FMLA and Union contract says a certain amount of hours in previous years must be satisfied? Can an employer take back accrued vacation time if an employee used FMLA and Union contract says a certain amount of hours in previous years must be satisfied?

]]> By: justwondering...http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-980 justwondering... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:23:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-980 Can an employer REQUIRE you to fill out FMLA leave for short term (less than 2 weeks) time off due to injury when you have plenty of sick and vacation leave accured? Can an employer REQUIRE you to fill out FMLA leave for short term (less than 2 weeks) time off due to injury when you have plenty of sick and vacation leave accured?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Anonymous Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:09:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-684 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. Thanks for your comment. We can’t respond to questions about specific
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]]> By: El2823http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-507 El2823 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:48:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-507 I have been out of work for 8 months and on short term and long term disability, and I was paid all my sick and vacation time during this period. And I was ready to go back to work part time but the employer did not hold my position and did not offer me another position and never explain to me about the FMLA instead their answer to me was they have no job available and cannot guarantee me a job in the future I have been out of work for 8 months and on short term and long term disability, and I was paid all my sick and vacation time during this period. And I was ready to go back to work part time but the employer did not hold my position and did not offer me another position and never explain to me about the FMLA instead their answer to me was they have no job available and cannot guarantee me a job in the future

]]> By: rliblogshttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-357 rliblogs Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:29:42 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-357 Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific<br>situations or provide legal advice, but we invite other readers to post<br>comments or responses to this question. We encourage you to seek guidance<br>from your HR department or, for legal questions, consult an attorney. Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific
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]]> By: Anonymoushttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Anonymous Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-429 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. Thanks for your comment. We can’t respond to questions about specific
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]]> By: sandra rodriguezhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-356 sandra rodriguez Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:58:49 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-356 I TOOK MY FMLA LEAVE IN 12/09 AND RETURNED BACK TO WORK IN 2/10 , DOES THIS MEAN THAT I WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE ANOTHER LEAVE TILL THE END OF 2010? I TOOK MY FMLA LEAVE IN 12/09 AND RETURNED BACK TO WORK IN 2/10 , DOES THIS MEAN THAT I WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE ANOTHER LEAVE TILL THE END OF 2010?

]]> By: rliblogshttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-351 rliblogs Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:38:49 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-351 Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific<br>situations or provide legal advice, but we invite other readers to post<br>comments or responses to this question. We encourage you to seek guidance<br>from your HR department or, for legal questions, consult an attorney. <br><br><br>Michael Boyette<br>Executive Editor<br>Rapid Learning Institute<br>PO Box A<br>Morton, PA 19070<br> <br><a href="mailto:mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com" rel="nofollow">mboyette@rapidlearninginstitute.com</a><br>484-479-2715 Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific
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]]> By: mazzhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-350 mazz Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:00:30 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-350 If my wife has a baby and I take F.M.L.A am I allowed to go about my "normal" everyday buisness. Such as landscaping part time ect.? And If I do can I get disciplined by my work? If my wife has a baby and I take F.M.L.A am I allowed to go about my “normal” everyday buisness. Such as landscaping part time ect.? And If I do can I get disciplined by my work?

]]> By: rliblogshttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-332 rliblogs Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:19:57 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-332 Thanks for your comment. We can't respond to questions about specific<br>situations or provide legal advice, but we invite other readers to post<br>comments or responses to this question. We encourage you to seek guidance<br>from your HR department or, for legal questions, consult an attorney. 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: Noreenhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-561 Noreen Tue, 25 May 2010 19:25:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-561 I am currently on FMLA leave. My employer paid me for 1 week vacation and 2 personal and 5 sick days when I advised hem I needed to go out of work due to illness . When does the 12 week period for FMLA begin? I am currently on FMLA leave. My employer paid me for 1 week vacation and 2 personal and 5 sick days when I advised hem I needed to go out of work due to illness . When does the 12 week period for FMLA begin?

]]> By: CBhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-331 CB Fri, 21 May 2010 18:26:32 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-331 Can someone clarify this senario: If an employee who is on intermittent FMLA wants to make up the time for pay purposes within the same week, does the time then count against their FMLA allottment? Can someone clarify this senario: If an employee who is on intermittent FMLA wants to make up the time for pay purposes within the same week, does the time then count against their FMLA allottment?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-559 Anonymous Mon, 03 May 2010 18:05:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-559 Can an employer use FMLA time off against the employee during evaluation? Can an employer use FMLA time off against the employee during evaluation?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Anonymous Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:17:00 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-558 I am a 5 day a week employee, M-F. My employer is counting Sat & Sun toward my 90 day leave. So my Fmla time is used faster. I am not an abuser. Does 12 weeks define Sun through Sat or the actual days the employee is scheduled for. I am a 5 day a week employee, M-F. My employer is counting Sat & Sun toward my 90 day leave. So my Fmla time is used faster. I am not an abuser. Does 12 weeks define Sun through Sat or the actual days the employee is scheduled for.

]]> By: Mel Crafthttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Mel Craft Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:25:43 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-287 Does FMLA 12 weeks run January-December of each year? If an employee was off in July the previous year are they entitled to 12 week for the next year? Does FMLA 12 weeks run January-December of each year? If an employee was off in July the previous year are they entitled to 12 week for the next year?

]]> By: Mistyhttp://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hric/fmla-regulations-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Misty Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:46 +0000 http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/?p=3076#comment-207 Can I use my extended leave bank of hours towards the 12 weeks? Can I use my extended leave bank of hours towards the 12 weeks?

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