Is there a minimum number of days that an employee must claim Family Leave Insurance benefits?
No. The law does not establish a minimum number of days or weeks that an employee must claim Family Leave Insurance benefits. It only establishes the maximum leave time of six (6) weeks of benefits within a 12-month period. Top • If a claimant receives six weeks of Family Leave Insurance benefits to bond with a newborn and then has a parent becomes seriously ill later in the year, can a new claim be filed since the leave would be for a different reason? Claimants are limited to six (6) weeks of benefits within a 12-month period regardless of the reason for the leave. If the maximum entitlement was not paid for the bonding claim, a new claim could be filed during the 12-month period to care for a seriously ill family member. The claimant would be eligible to receive the balance of the maximum entitlement.
Related Questions
- How does the receipt of paid time off during the period an employee is claiming Family Leave Insurance benefits affect the amount of benefits that can be paid?
- Does an employee have a responsibility to give notification to the employer if he/she intends to claim Family Leave Insurance benefits?
- What are the minimum earnings required for an employee to be eligible for Family Leave Insurance Benefits?
