How do I know if the FMLA is applicable to an employee s leave request?
The FMLA provides minimum leave standards for family and medical leave. The law gives “eligible employees” up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during any 12 month period for one of the four qualifying reasons. An “eligible employee” is a probationary or permanent employee who has worked for NC State for 1,040 hours during the previous 12 month period. A temporary employee may be eligible if he or she has worked for the State for 12 months and has worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months. An employee may substitute accrued sick and vacation leave for unpaid leave in accordance with the policy.
