Eligible employees may take up to 12 work weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") in a rolling 12-month period for medical and family related reasons. In addition, eligible employees may qualify for up to 26 work weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for seriously ill or injured covered service members.
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- Who do I call if I have questions regarding my leave of absence?
- Are Irregular/Temporary employees eligible for FMLA?
- Are Faculty/Staff required to use sick, vacation, personal holidays during their FMLA leave?
- Who are the family members covered under FMLA?
- Can I use FMLA leave during pregnancy or after the birth of a child?
- I am ineligible for FMLA. Are there other ways to take time off to care for a sick family member?
- What happens at the end of my Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)?
- Is an employee entitled to an additional day of leave if a holiday falls during the employee's family and medical leave?
- Where should I send medical documentation about my leave of absence
- What are my rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
- What are the paid leave categories?
- How is intermittent leave time tracked?
- How do I know if I am eligible for Family Medical Leave (FMLA)?
- If taking FMLA leave for my son or daughter, is there an age limit?
- Does the time I take off for vacation, sick leave or PTO count toward the 1,250 hours?
- Is my employer required to pay me when I take FMLA leave?
- What happens if my employer says my medical certification is incomplete?
- If I work for UAB and HSF, how would I request on Leave of Absence?
- Am I required to follow UAB's normal call-in procedure when taking FMLA leave?
- What is a serious health condition under FMLA?
- How do I Apply for Leave of Absence?
- How long will my leave of absence approval take?
- Where is the UAB Leave of Absence office located?
- What documentation do I provide for a leave of absence?
- What are the different leave of absence types?
- Am I required to prove that I have a serious health condition?
- May my employer contact my health care provider about my serious health condition?
- Must I sign a medical release as part of a medical certification?
- Do I need to apply for Long-Term Disability?