FMLA leave requirements

[Klockdoc]

Jurisdiction

US Federal Law

Question. My spouse is flaccid on her left side and wheelchair bound. She has to have help going to the restroom and eating food. She is currently is a skilled nursing facility.

FMLA requirements list caring for a spouse for a serious health condition as a qualifying condition.

If the spouse wants to visit her family members, is taking off work to provide help for her serious condition a qualifying event?

Thank you.

 

[Zigner]

It might be - you would be providing "psychological comfort." Talk to your company's HR department.

 

[zddoodah]

If the spouse wants to visit her family members, is taking off work to provide help for her serious condition a qualifying event?

This seems to be saying two different things. Taking time off to provide for your wife's care is certainly covered by FMLA. However, I don't understand the first part of this sentence. Visiting her family members isn't something that's going to be covered. DISREGARD...I misread.

@cbg will be along shortly, but it would be helpful if you could clarify your question.

 

[cbg]

Clarify for me. She is currently in a skilled nursing facility - is that now her permanent residence? Or will she eventually be returning home?

In either case, you are looking to temporarily remove her to visit family members?