Can an employer refuse to grant an employee FMLA leave?
An employee may not be denied FMLA leave provided: • The employee is an “eligible” employee; • The purpose of the leave meets FMLA’s definition of a qualifying reason; • The employee adheres to the FMLA notice and certification requirements; and • The employee has not exhausted their FMLA leave entitlement for the year
Related Questions
- If an employer fails to tell an employee that leave has been designated as FMLA leave, can the employer count the leave against the employees FMLA leave entitlement?
- When may an employer refuse to allow an employee to take FMLA leave or refuse to reinstate an employee after such leave?
- How should an employer handle leave for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
