If I am already out on FMLA leave, can I take additional FMLA leave?
Yes, you may be able to take additional FMLA leave if you meet certain criteria in New Hampshire. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons. In New Hampshire, an employee can take an additional 12 weeks of unpaid FMLA leave if they need to care for a family member with a serious health condition that is expected to last more than 12 weeks. Furthermore, an employee may qualify for extended leave under the FMLA if it is medically necessary or if care is necessary for a special needs child. However, before taking additional FMLA leave, an employee must first meet the eligibility requirements in New Hampshire. To be eligible, you must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to taking leave. Additionally, your employer must maintain at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius of your worksite. If you meet these eligibility requirements, you can then apply for additional FMLA leave. It is important to note that FMLA leave is not guaranteed and employers can deny leave requests. Therefore, it is essential that you discuss your need for additional FMLA leave with your employer prior to taking it.
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