Are there any restrictions on how much FMLA leave I can take in a 12-month period?

In Wisconsin, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off to care for a serious health condition, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to care for a new child. However, there are some restrictions on how much FMLA leave you can take in a 12-month period. For example, you may only take 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. Additionally, there are certain types of leave that may count towards the 12-week limit, such as leave to care for a family member or leave to care for a new child. This means that if you take more than 12 weeks of any of these types of leave, it will count towards your 12-week limit. Additionally, your employer may also impose a limit on the amount of FMLA leave you can take in a 12-month period. For example, your employer may limit the amount of FMLA leave you can take to six weeks in a 12-month period. Finally, if you take more than 12 weeks of FMLA leave within a 12-month period, your employer may not be required to pay you for that leave. Also, your employer may require you to submit medical documentation to verify that you have a serious health condition or are caring for a family member with a serious health condition, before approving the leave. In summary, there are some restrictions on how much FMLA leave you can take in a 12-month period – you cannot take more than 12 weeks of leave, there are certain types of leave that may count towards the 12-week limit, and your employer may also impose a limit on the amount of leave you can take. Additionally, if you take more than 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period, your employer may not be required to pay you for that leave.

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