I am entitled to 12 week FML with my employer due to a parent that has serious health issues. The time will be taken one day at a time or as necessary. I requested and received 12 weeks last year with no problem.
This year, my employer has agreed to the 12 weeks again but says that it is only in effect for 6 months instead of for a full 12 months. They say they will review it in 6 months and decide if I can have the second 6 months. Is this legal? I thought FML was given, by law, for a full 12 months at a time. In 6 months I won't have the 1250 hours worked that are necessary for FML and I'm afraid they will try to use that against me. My question is, is my employer legally allowed to give me FML in 6 month increments or are they required to give it in 12 month increments.
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This year, my employer has agreed to the 12 weeks again but says that it is only in effect for 6 months instead of for a full 12 months. They say they will review it in 6 months and decide if I can have the second 6 months. Is this legal? I thought FML was given, by law, for a full 12 months at a time. In 6 months I won't have the 1250 hours worked that are necessary for FML and I'm afraid they will try to use that against me. My question is, is my employer legally allowed to give me FML in 6 month increments or are they required to give it in 12 month increments.
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JW Know
