I suffer From MS and have FMLA leave available to me at work. I only take my leave when needed. I just was wanting to know because I may be to ill to work but not too ill to go to the grociery.
2006-06-29 05:27:09 · 4 answers · asked by jls 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There is no restriction to what you do while on FMLA leave, but be careful and be honest. If you really need the leave and it's approved, take it, but try not to do anything that could be misunderstood. They could follow you or run into you somewhere and think you are using the time to get your errands done. Try to just stay home if possible and go to the store after your working shift is over. You seem quite honest but some people are not, and they spoil it for those who are, so everyone has to be careful.
2006-07-04 13:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are more than free to grocery shop but don't get caught surfing or skiing.
FMLA is not the same thing as disability. If you are on FLMA leave you can do anything relating to day-to-day living and anything regarding the purpose of taking FLMA leave.
For instance, if you have to take leave in order to fix damages to your house that you incurred during a storm, you are well within your rights, however, if you take FLMA leave for the purpose of working another job, then you are in violation of the law.
2006-06-29 12:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can watch you, but they can't stop you from doing every day, necessary things. Going to the grocery store is nothing, but doing sports would get you in trouble. Just follow your Dr's restrictions.
2006-06-29 12:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by zipman10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes...and if they find you doing something they don't like, you could be in big trouble
2006-06-29 12:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋