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Ask A Question: FMLA Leave

Got a question of about the University of Wyoming or your employment here? 

Ask away at: staffsen@uwyo.edu.

QUESTION:

Can a UW employee approved for FMLA leave be required to report for work during or make up time taken off during the FMLA leave period (i.e., is FMLA leave considered to be “flex time”)?  Can an employee on FMLA be penalized for work not performed during FMLA leave?

ANSWER:

If a person is eligible for FMLA leave and it is approved by HR based on medical certification provided by a health care provider, he or she can be off work for up to 12 weeks in a 12 month period, and cannot be required to make-up or flex the time missed. The person will not be penalized for work not completed while on FMLA.  Every situation is unique, so specific questions should be directed to HR.

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Dept. 3413

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-5300

Email: staffsen@uwyo.edu

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