The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Human Resources

What type of notice must I provide to my employer when taking FMLA leave because of a qualifying exigency?

An employee must provide notice of the need for qualifying exigency leave as soon as practicable. For example, if an employee receives notice of a family support program a week in advance of the event, it should be practicable for the employee to provide notice to his or her employer of the need for qualifying exigency leave the same day or the next business day. When the need for leave is unforeseeable, an employee must comply with an employer’s normal call-in procedures absent unusual circumstances.


For more on this, see our Family and Medical Leave of Absence Policy


Leaves are managed through the Records Administration Department. You will find FAQs, contact information and you can initiate a leave request on this site. 



By Francesca Collins | Modified on: Wed, 15 Dec, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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