What type of notice is sufficient to make the employer aware of the employees need for family or medical leave?
The employee shall provide at least verbal notice sufficient to make the employer aware that the employee needs family or medical leave, and the anticipated timing and duration of the leave. The employee need not expressly assert rights under the FMLA, or even mention the FMLA, to meet the notice requirement. However, the employee must state the reason the leave is needed. It is then up to the employer to inquire further of the employee if it is necessary to have more information about whether family or medical leave is being sought by the employee and to obtain the necessary details of the leave to be taken.
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