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WillowTree

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8. One more time.......

Sun Feb 9, 2014, 01:39 PM

Feb 2014

.......she didn't have to stay home with him because of something related to his condition. The article specifically states that ".......she was called back and informed she would need a doctor's note, despite the fact that there was no illness". But she obviously couldn't get one because there was no illness and it wasn't about his disability, it was about child care.

Believe that FMLA would have applied in this situation if you want, but you're wrong. I realize that I'm not going to change your opinion, being as how you're an authority on the subject due to the fact that your cousin is able to make use of FMLA to care for an ailing family member, but you're not going to change mine, either, since I've been in the position of actually administering FMLA benefits.

Have a good day.

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FMLA is here to help and protect you [View all] Savannahmann Feb 2014 OP

How does that cover the parent in the referenced thread? TransitJohn Feb 2014 #1

If the Mother had FMLA... Savannahmann Feb 2014 #2

It isn't covered by FMLA if the absence isn't due to caring for the child because he's sick. WillowTree Feb 2014 #5

Special Needs Savannahmann Feb 2014 #6

One more time....... WillowTree Feb 2014 #8

That's a pretty shitty post and smear of a DUer TransitJohn Feb 2014 #9

Had this mother filed the appropriate FMLA paperwork with her employer regarding her child kcass1954 Feb 2014 #4

To be qualified for FMLA you've had to work there 12 months and 1,250 hours. n/t tammywammy Feb 2014 #3

That might exclude her. Savannahmann Feb 2014 #7