Who determines whether leave qualifies under FML?
The University, in conjunction with information provided by the employee and the appropriate health care provider, determines whether or not Family and Medical Leave is appropriate. The employee cannot choose to decline taking FML when there is a qualifying event. For UK Healthcare and College of Medicine employees, Whitney Cunningham, FMLA Administrator, determines whether or not Family and Medical Leave is appropriate.
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