Family and Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was passed by Congress to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families, to promote the stability and economic security of families, and to promote national interests in preserving family integrity; to minimize the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of sex by ensuring generally that leave is available for eligible medical reasons (including maternity-related disability) and for compelling family reasons; and to promote the goal of equal employment opportunity for women and men.
Note: All FMLA requests must be entered through the WolfTime Leave and Timekeeping System.
Eligibility
Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract and Time Limited Faculty and Staff
- who has 12 months cumulative service with North Carolina State Government, including temporary service; (See (1) and (2) notes below) and,
- who has been in a paid status at least 1040 hours in the previous 12 months
- Note: 9 month faculty may also be covered under the Medical, Maternity and Parental Leave for Faculty with Academic Year Appointments policy. Benefits provided under the Medical, Maternity and Parental Leave for Faculty with Academic Year Appointments policy run concurrently with the 12 week allotment under the Family and Medical Leave policy.
Temporary Employees
- who has 12 months cumulative service; (See (1) and (2) notes below) and,
- have worked at least 1250 hours in the previous 12 months at NC State.
Post Docs/House Officers
- who have been employed for 12 months; and,
- have worked at least 1040 hours in the previous 12 months at NC State.
- Employment periods prior to a break in service of seven years or more shall not be counted in determining whether the employee has been employed by the agency for at least 12 months.
- USSERA-covered military service in the Regular Armed Forces, National Guard or reserves count as time worked to determine eligibility for FML.
Requesting Family and Medical Leave
FMLA should be applied for when an absence lasts longer than 3 days of work due to illness or other medical conditions. This protects the employee and the employer to comply with the law. If there is a planned absence such as maternity or a surgery, FMLA can be applied for up to 30 days in advance.
Employee’s Guide for Requesting Family Medical Leave (or Family Illness Leave)
Certification of Healthcare Provider for Employees Serious Health Condition
Certification of Health Provider for Family Members Serious Health Condition
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