If I am already out on FMLA leave, can I take additional FMLA leave?

Yes, you may be able to take additional FMLA leave in Texas. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for a qualifying event. Eligible employees in Texas are those who have been employed for at least 12 months and have worked 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months. If you are already out on FMLA leave, you may be able to take additional FMLA leave if you have a new, qualifying event and/or if you have not used all 12 weeks of your FMLA leave within the 12 month period. Your employer should provide you with a copy of the Leave Administration Policy and/or contact their Human Resources department to learn more about their policies. Your employer may also grant you an additional leave of absence, which is separate from FMLA leave. In this case, the employer may provide you with a different policy and set of rules. You should contact your employer to learn more about this option. In either scenario, your employer may inform you that you are required to provide proof of the situation in order to qualify for additional leave. This could include providing medical certification, school records, or other certified documents.

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