Can I take FMLA leave for my own medical appointment?
Yes, you can take FMLA leave for your own medical appointment in Virginia. According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave in a 12 month period for certain qualifying reasons, one of which is for an employee’s own serious health condition. This includes time off to receive medical treatment, like a medical appointment. In order to take FMLA leave, employees must meet certain requirements. These include having worked for the employer for at least 12 months, having worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to taking leave and working in a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius. FMLA leave can also be taken to care for a covered family member with a serious health condition, and to deal with qualifying issues related to the employee’s family member being on active duty in the military.
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