In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered FMLA fitness-for-duty certifications and offered a handy form for requesting the certifications. Today, two more FMLA forms plus an introduction to the “FMLA Bible.”
FMLA is never going to be easy, but with forms ready to go for most FMLA situations, you can make it a little easier. Here are two more FMLA forms you will find helpful.
[Go here for “Fitness for Duty Certification Form.]
FMLA Employee Statement of Family Relationship
Under the FMLA, to confirm a family relationship, the employer may require the employee giving notice of the need for leave to provide reasonable documentation or statement of family relationship. This documentation may take the form of a simple statement from the employee, or a child’s birth certificate, a court document, etc. The employer is entitled to examine documentation such as a birth certificate, etc., but the employee is entitled to the return of the official document submitted for this purpose.
FMLA EMPLOYEE STATEMENT OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
In support of my request for medical leave dated _________________
to care for (name) _________________________________
who is my (check one):
____ Spouse
____ Child
____ Mother
____ Father
____ Next of kin
due to his or her serious medical condition, I have attached a copy of the following:
____ Birth certificate
____ Marriage certificate
____ Court document: _________________________________________
or
I hereby certify that (name) _______________________________________
is my (check one):
____ Spouse
____ Child
____ Mother
____ Father
____ Next of kin
I understand that any deliberate misrepresentations made in this statement are punishable pursuant to the company’s policies regarding misrepresentations by employees. I certify that all of the statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Employee Name: _______________________________________
Employee Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
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FMLA Leave Periodic Status Report
Another form that most employers will require is the periodic status report. This report, when required consistently, can be a great help in controlling leaves.
FMLA LEAVE PERIODIC STATUS REPORT
Employee: Please be advised that pursuant to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, we are entitled to make periodic inquiries regarding any changes in your status and intentions to return to work at the conclusion of your leave. Accordingly, please complete this form and return it to Human Resources, to the attention of ____________________, on or before ___________________.
Employee Name: ________________________
Title: __________________________________
Department: ____________________________
Leave Request Dated: ____________________
Approved By: ___________________________
Reason for Leave: ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
[ ] I hereby reaffirm my intention to return to work on _______________; or
[ ] You are hereby advised that I no longer intend to return to work on my scheduled return-to-work date for the following reason:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
I request a new return-to-work date of _______________________; or
[ ] I do not intend to return to work.
Employee Signature: ______________________________
Date: __________________________________________
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- Reasonable accommodation
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