FMLA FMLA Intermittent Leave & Reduced Schedule Management 2

Question 1

An employee requests intermittent FMLA leave to care for a parent with Alzheimer's. Which certification form should be used?

Accepted Answer

WH-380-F (family member's serious health condition)

Answer

Form WH-380-F is the correct DOL certification form when leave is needed to care for a family member with a serious health condition.

Question 2

How frequently may an employer request recertification for an approved intermittent FMLA leave condition?

Accepted Answer

No more than every 30 days, and only in connection with an absence

Answer

Employers may request recertification no more often than every 30 days and only in connection with an FMLA absence from work.

Question 3

A manager suspects an employee is abusing approved intermittent FMLA leave by taking Fridays off repeatedly. What is the appropriate employer response?

Accepted Answer

Request recertification if a pattern of suspicious absences exists

Answer

When a pattern of absences (e.g., always on Fridays) raises doubt about legitimacy, the employer may request recertification citing the pattern.

Question 4

What is the maximum FMLA leave entitlement in a 12-month period for an employee using a combination of continuous and intermittent leave for the same condition?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks total, counting both types together

Answer

FMLA provides a single 12-week entitlement per year; continuous and intermittent leave for the same condition count against the same 12-week bank.

Question 5

An employee's medical certification for intermittent leave indicates absences of '1–2 days per episode, 1–2 episodes per month.' The employee takes 4 days in one week. What should the FMLA administrator do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the healthcare provider to clarify whether the extra days are covered

Answer

When absences exceed the certified frequency or duration, the employer may contact the healthcare provider to clarify whether the additional time is FMLA-covered.

(FMLA) Certified Family and Medical Leave Act Administrator Practice Test

(FMLA) Certified Family and Medical Leave Act Administrator Practice Test

FMLA FMLA Intermittent Leave & Reduced Schedule Management 2