FMLA FMLA Intermittent Leave & Reduced Schedule Management

Question 1

An employee requests intermittent FMLA leave for migraines that occur unpredictably. What is the employer's primary obligation when approving this request?

Accepted Answer

Allow leave in the smallest increment the employer's payroll system uses

Answer

Under FMLA, intermittent leave must be permitted in the smallest increment the employer's payroll system uses to account for other forms of leave.

Question 2

An employee on a reduced schedule FMLA leave normally works 40 hours/week but is approved for 20 hours/week. How many weeks of FMLA entitlement does one calendar week consume?

Accepted Answer

One-half week

Answer

A reduced schedule that cuts hours in half consumes only one-half of a week of FMLA entitlement per calendar week worked.

Question 3

Which of the following is a legitimate employer response when intermittent FMLA leave disrupts operations?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily transfer the employee to an equivalent position that better accommodates recurring leave

Answer

Employers may temporarily transfer an employee on intermittent or reduced-schedule leave to an equivalent position that better accommodates the leave pattern.

Question 4

An employee has been approved for intermittent FMLA leave and calls in 30 minutes before their shift. The employer's attendance policy requires 2 hours' notice. What applies?

Accepted Answer

The employee must comply with the employer's notice policy unless it is not practicable to do so

Answer

Employees must follow the employer's normal call-in procedures unless unusual circumstances prevent them from doing so.

Question 5

When an employee takes unscheduled intermittent leave, how soon must the employer designate the absence as FMLA-qualifying after receiving sufficient information?

Accepted Answer

Within 5 business days

Answer

The employer must provide written FMLA designation notice within 5 business days of receiving sufficient information to determine FMLA eligibility.

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FMLA FMLA Intermittent Leave & Reduced Schedule Management