Does FMLA mandate paid leave?

No, FMLA only mandates unpaid leave, though employees can often use accrued PTO concurrently.

How do I count the 1,250 hours?

The 1,250 hours include only actual hours worked, not paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).

Compliance

What is FMLA?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a US labor law that provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualified medical and family reasons, requiring group health benefits to be maintained.

Determining Eligibility

1Verify employer coverage (50+ employees).
2Verify employee tenure (12 months employed).
3Verify hours worked: Employee must have worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months.

The Role of Time Tracking

Accurate time records are the only way to definitely prove or disprove an employee's eligibility based on the 1,250-hour requirement.

Eligibility Reporting

ClockIt reports allow HR managers to instantly see total hours worked over any rolling 12-month period to determine FMLA eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FMLA mandate paid leave?: No, FMLA only mandates unpaid leave, though employees can often use accrued PTO concurrently.
How do I count the 1,250 hours?: The 1,250 hours include only actual hours worked, not paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).

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