Medical Leave Process: Request Leave

Request Leave Process Overview

 

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Request Leave Process

  1. Complete Leave Claim Filing Process
    Employees who are seeking paid protected leave must follow the directions on our How to File a Paid Family and Medical Leave claim page.  Employee must complete the Protected Leave Request Form for unpaid protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. 
     
  2. HR reviews Eligibility for FMLA/OFLA.
    HR reviews leave requests to determine if the employee meets the minimum qualifications under FMLA/OFLA. HR approves eligibility for FMLA/OFLA leave, but does not approve work schedules or assignments, unless specified by the employee's healthcare provider as a restriction or accommodation.
    • Meets minimum qualifications:
      • Employee will receive a Medical Certification Form from HR, which will need to be completed by the healthcare provider and submitted directly to HR within 15 days.
    • Does NOT meet minimum qualifications:
      • Employee and supervisor will be notified by the HR  Leaves.
         
  3. Submit medical certification.
    HR reviews the Medical Certification Form to determine employee's eligibility and provide detailed information to both the employee and supervisor related to the employee's leave.

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