What if the employee is taking FMLA leave for pregnancy or prenatal care?
• Supervisors need to be aware that pregnancy-related conditions are treated differently from other serious health conditions under the FMLA. Pregnant employees unable to report to work due to severe morning sickness qualify for FMLA leave regardless of whether they receive treatment from a health care provider. • When you are first aware of the employee’s pregnancy, notify the employee of her rights and obligations under FMLA. Provide employee with the FMLA packet. • Have the employee complete the Family and Medical Leave Request Form P7 and return it to Human Resources. Is FMLA leave paid or unpaid? • FMLA provides employees with 12 weeks of unpaid leave. However, employees have the option to use applicable leave balances (annual, sick, comp or family personal) during FMLA leave. If the employee chooses to use accrued leave balances it will run concurrently with FMLA leave. How much sick leave can an employee use while on FMLA leave to care for an immediate family member? • Classifie
