Can an employer deny an employee's request to take FMLA leave?

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Is an employee required to pay for health benefits while on FMLA leave?
Do I have to pay for my health insurance while on FMLA leave?
What types of family members are covered by the FMLA?
Does the FMLA guarantee reinstatement of an employee's job after FMLA leave?
Does an employee's job status affect his/her eligibility for FMLA leave?
Does my employer have to offer me the same or similar benefits I was receiving prior to my FMLA leave?
Does the FMLA require employers to continue to make benefits available to employees on FMLA leave?
Is an employee required to provide documentation to verify FMLA leave?
Do employers have the right to ask an employee on FMLA leave to provide periodic updates?
If I am already out on FMLA leave, can I take additional FMLA leave?

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