Originally Posted by
Gunga Din
This is incorrect. Intermittent FMLA is Federal law if your Dr. says it's necessary in order to care for a family member who needs it, to go to Dr appointments, therapy etc. The Dr. has to describe the reasons for continuing leave. Pregnancy or one time illness don't count.
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They can't discipline you for taking time off to care for family members covered under this law.
I think he was talking about parental FMLA after the birth of a child not all FMLA. I have intermittent for a chronic illness.