Can an employee be required to pay for health benefits while on FMLA leave?
No, an employee in Wisconsin cannot be required to pay for health benefits while on FMLA leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 provides employees with job protection while on approved FMLA leave. This job protection includes keeping the same health benefits as if the employee was still actively employed. This means that an employee on FMLA leave in Wisconsin is not required to pay for their health benefits while on leave, as their employer is responsible for providing the employee with the same benefits as when they were actively working. However, employees may be required to pay premiums for some benefit plans while on protected FMLA leave. The employer may require the employee to pay for their portion of health insurance premiums, as required by the health insurance plan. The premiums must be paid within 30 days of the employee’s return from FMLA leave to avoid any lapse in coverage. In summary, an employee in Wisconsin cannot be required to pay for health benefits while on FMLA leave. The employer is responsible for providing the same benefits as if the employee was actively employed. However, the employee may be required to pay for the premiums of certain benefit plans within 30 days of their return from leave.
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