Assignment: FLMA in the Workplace
Jackie approached her Human Resources representative and requested time off under FMLA. Jackie's son has a chronic disease, which requires him to miss significant amounts of school and Jackie to stay home and take care of him. Jackie is unsure if she qualifies to use FMLA, so she has many questions that she would like answered. Based on your readings and outside research, answer the following questions for Jackie so that she may have a better understanding of FMLA and how it applies to her. Discuss any discrepancies in the answers with your classmates and instructor.
1) How much leave is entitled to under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
2) How is the 12-month period calculated under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
3) Does the Family and Medical Leave Act guarantee paid time off?
4) Can the employer count time on maternity leave or pregnancy disability as leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
5) Who is considered an immediate "family member," under the Family and Medical Leave Act, for purposes of taking FMLA leave?
6) Do I have to give my employer my medical records for FMLA leave due to a serious health condition?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.