Do I have to take FMLA leave in one continuous block?

No, you do not have to take FMLA leave in one continuous block. In Wisconsin, the FMLA law allows you to take leave in separate blocks of time, as long as the total time taken does not exceed the amount allowed by the law. For example, you could take two weeks off at one time and then later take one more week off, as long as the total amount of leave taken does not exceed the twelve weeks of leave allowed by the FMLA. Additionally, while taking FMLA leave, you can use accrued vacation days from your employer, which would not have to be taken in one continuous block. It is important to note, however, that the FMLA only provides job protection for up to twelve weeks for the same health condition. If your health condition requires additional time off after the twelve weeks of protected leave, more leave may not be covered under the FMLA and you could be at risk of losing your job. Additionally, if you are able to return to work with the same health condition, you may not be eligible for continued job protection. It is important that you speak with your employer to determine what will happen in your specific situation.

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