If an employee was eligible for a bonus before taking FMLA leave, the employee would be eligible for the bonus upon returning to work. The FMLA leave may not be counted against the employee. For example, if an employer offers a perfect attendance bonus, and the employee has not missed any time prior to taking FMLA leave, the employee would still be eligible for the bonus upon returning from FMLA leave.

Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave during a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons.

No, the regulations state that the employer is only obligated to pay for those that are ‘specifically for VDU use’. Some employers however voluntarily choose to make a contribution to all of their staffs spectacles, regardless of use, as part of an employee benefits package.

Yes. Maternity leave for the birth of a child or pregnancy disability leave would be considered qualifying FMLA leave for a serious health condition and may be counted in the 12 weeks of leave. No, not complete medical records. The employee may, however, be required to provide a medical certification confirming that a serious health condition exists. Yes.

A. You will receive pay only if you have paid leave (sick, vacation)* available to use. In fact, it is College policy that you must use your leave accruals before you go on leave without pay during your FMLA leave. In order of priority this would include sick leave and vacation. You are not required to use compensatory leave before going on leave without pay.

If you are an "eligible" employee who has met FMLA’s notice and certification requirements (and you have not exhausted your FMLA leave entitlement for the year), you may not be denied FMLA leave.

Answer: Employees are eligible to take FMLA leave if they have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and have worked for at least 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months, and work at a location where at least 50 employees are employed by the employer within 75 miles. See C.F.R. 825.110

The Family and Medical Leave Act, effective August 5, 1993, requires an employer to maintain coverage under any group health plan for an employee on FMLA leave under the same conditions coverage would have been provided if the employee had continued working. Coverage provided under the FMLA is not COBRA coverage, and FMLA leave is not a qualifying event under COBRA.

You may contact the Investigation Section in Honolulu or on the neighbor-island, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations District Office nearest you for assistance.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that you may receive damages equal to any wages, salary, employment benefits or other compensation denied or lost by reason of the violation. If the violation is proven to be willful then a court may double the amount of wages, salary or benefit or other compensation lost. You may also be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses associated with the litigation of the matter.

Answer: Yes. Pregnancy disability leave or maternity leave for the birth of a child would be considered qualifying FMLA leave for a serious health condition and may be counted in the 12 weeks of leave so long as the employer properly notifies the employee in writing of the designation. See C.F.R. 825.207(d)(1)

Yes, you may request a new certification every 30 days, but not more frequently unless there is a change in the employee's condition. If the health care provider puts the employee out for more than 30 days, you may request recertification only after that time expires. A recent DOL opinion letter states that you can request a new recertification annually.

Answer: A separated employee's wages become due and payable at the regular payday(s) established in advance by the employer for the period(s) worked by the employee. In other words, payroll should simply follow its normal course.

If an employee is off without pay or if a premium payment is missed, the policy will lapse. Upon returning to work the employee must complete the APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT form number MP-3 (6/81) and submit it to our office for approval. Dental policies are not eligible for reinstatement, however if the employee returns to work within 60 days they may pay the entire back premium and continue the dental coverage in force.

Foreseeable leave based on an expected birth or placement, the employee shall provide the employer with not less than 30 days' notice, before the date the leave is to begin, of the employee's intention to take leave, except that if the date of the birth or placement requires leave to begin in less than 30 days, the employee shall provide such notice as is practicable.

Absence of four days or more plus medical treatment two or more times (also includes one treatment and continuing medical supervision)

A. You accrue seniority while you are on paid FMLA leave. You do not accrue any seniority while on unpaid FMLA leave.

A. If the need for your leave is foreseeable, you must provide advance written notice to your supervisor using the Leave Request Form available in the Office of Human Resources (HR) or at their website: http://hr.cocc.edu under forms. Also, please contact Human Resources immediately at 383-7216 for an appointment to discuss your rights and responsibilities.