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Columbus, Ohio 43215-3374
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Test Your Family Medical Leave Act I.Q.

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1. Under FMLA, an employee must use any accrued time off during his or her leave.
2. The twelve month employment qualification for FMLA need not be consecutive months.
3. An employee must follow the employer’s established procedures for requesting FMLA leave.
4. An employee who describes an absence as providing psychological comfort and reassurance to a family member with a serious health condition is entitled to FMLA leave.
5. An employee need not specifically mention or request FMLA leave for the leave to be FMLA qualifying.
6. An employee will qualify for FMLA leave to care for a seriously ill family pet.
7. The FMLA protects intermittent leave for a pregnant employee with morning sickness.
8. An employer may transfer an employee to an alternative position to accommodate intermittent leave or a reduced leave schedule.

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