Is Accident Leave covered leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
A. Yes. Absences due to work related injuries or illnesses meeting the definition of “serious health condition” can and should be included as FMLA leave. Employees using “Accident Leave” should be provided with written notice and information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act. Back to top Q. How often can and should an employee be required to submit updated medical certification? A. An employee must initially provide medical certification fifteen (15) days from request for FMLA leave. Agency supervision cannot request updated medical certification more frequently than every thirty (30) days unless the current request is for a duration less than thirty (30) days. The exceptions would be if circumstances have changed significantly, information is received which casts doubt on the continuing validity of the certification, or the employee requests an extension of the leave. If the initial certification is for a minimum duration of greater than thirty (30) days, do not request re-ce
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