Can I take FMLA leave to care for a family member with an illness that requires intermittent medical treatment?
Yes, you can take Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to care for a family member with an illness that requires intermittent medical treatment in California. Under the FMLA, employers are required to provide eligible employees with unpaid leave for certain medical and family reasons. This includes up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for the care of an immediate family member with a serious medical condition. If you are an eligible employee, you can take FMLA leave for intermittent medical treatment for a family member, such as hospital visits, doctor’s appointments, or treatments. If a leave qualifies as intermittent leave, then you are entitled to take it in periods of days, hours, or even less than an hour. Additionally, you may be able to take leave in blocks of time, such as several hours per week or several days in a row. It is important to remember that you are responsible for providing your employer with sufficient notice of your need for intermittent leave. If you do not give the proper notice, the employer may choose to deny your leave request. Furthermore, in order to be eligible for FMLA leave, you must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months, and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months.
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