Fmla

[alighasmommy]

First, my employer uses a "rolling" calendar for FMLA use. In 2014 I had an intermittent leave in the beginning of the year then and full leave at the end. I was actually off a total of 13 weeks because my doctor extended my leave and my employer said that was fine since it was only a week long. Since we're on a rolling calender I gained 4 hours back in feb. I needed to have another intermittent FMLA this year it was approved but they would not give me my first 4 hours gained back because they coded FMLA in a total of 484 so they said in a way I owe them those 4 hours. Is this a common practice? First if you are only allowed 480 hours per year, how can they code an extra 4 hours, shouldn't those hours been coded the same way my extra week was? And are they allowed to take my time back as I gain it back?

 

[army judge]

First, my employer uses a "rolling" calendar for FMLA use. In 2014 I had an intermittent leave in the beginning of the year then and full leave at the end. I was actually off a total of 13 weeks because my doctor extended my leave and my employer said that was fine since it was only a week long. Since we're on a rolling calender I gained 4 hours back in feb. I needed to have another intermittent FMLA this year it was approved but they would not give me my first 4 hours gained back because they coded FMLA in a total of 484 so they said in a way I owe them those 4 hours. Is this a common practice? First if you are only allowed 480 hours per year, how can they code an extra 4 hours, shouldn't those hours been coded the same way my extra week was? And are they allowed to take my time back as I gain it back?

Before you get your knickers all twisted and torn, speak with your HR rep or benefits counselor and ask someone to explain the company's policy on FMLA and its application within your case.

Don't go spouting what you know (or think you know), just go willing to listen, learn, and be informed.

Gather information before you lead yourself to a conclusion that is far off base.

You'd be surprised just how cooperative people can be when you approach them politely.

 

[alighasmommy]

I am just trying to see from a legal stand point what the law is on this. I work for a huge company and HR is not entertaining my questions, but thank you for your suggestions.