Does Workers’ Compensation leave count against an employee’s FMLA leave entitlement?
It can. FMLA leave and workers’ compensation leave can run together, provided the reason for the absence is due to a qualifying serious illness or injury and the University notifies the employee in writing that the leave will be counted as FMLA leave. Q: Can the University count leave taken due to pregnancy complications against the 12 weeks of FMLA leave for the birth and care of my child? Yes. An eligible employee is entitled to a total of 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. If the employee has to use some of that leave for another reason, including a difficult pregnancy, it may be counted as part of the 12-week FMLA leave entitlement. Q: Can the University count time on maternity leave as FMLA leave? Yes. Maternity leave for the birth of a child would be considered qualifying FMLA leave (for a serious health condition) and may be counted as part of the 12 weeks of leave. Q: Who is considered an immediate “family member” for purposes of taking FMLA leave? An employee’s spous
