FLMA or Leave of Absence question?

[Tai29 17]

I totally agree yet still find it weird how much attention your coworkers pay you and you don't even notice. I can't tell you what my coworkers are wearing 3 min after they're out of sight but some of the hens in my office can tell you EVERYTHING about ANYONE!

[Tai29 17]

Dreyonalds,

I am told that a week should be suitable. You have to make sure you are slowly and surely incorporating excersize in when you can. I have been told this helps with speedy recovery- getting as active as you can, as soon as you can but keepin in mind not to overdo it.

[vf59 5]

Tell them you are having surgery for a hiatal hernia then you have to go on this liquid diet for abot 6 weeks. That should about cover it.

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

I am so grateful to have a great work place and haven't kept any secrets. All my co workers are very supportive and that helps a lot. Of course, they have seen the years of illness from being overweight so I am sure they are glad as much as I am. I know not every one is a forturnate, just wanted to say, there are still some great places to work in this country. :-)

[LadyIvy 159]

I am fairly new to my job and should be getting my date soon. I was worried about this as well. I am not taking paid leave, nor am I using vacation time, or trying to use the FMLA. So I am glad someone posted this. I don't want everyone I work with to know (and they will). I would just like to leave it at "I have been scheduled for surgery and I will supply you with any documentation you may need". Luckily, I only work weekends so if I take almost a full 3 weeks off that is only 6 missed days of work. Good luck to you!

[Scorch 1]

I am trying to go through FMLA at work. I have been working with my current employer close to 2 years, so it should not be a problem. That being said they are giving me a little bit of a hard time about it. I swear to whatever higher power there might be if they drag their feet on this, I will give them a piece of my mind.

[bayareanan 24]

I have only been with my job for 8 months and am having surgery next month. Does this mean I am not eligible for FMLA?

[vf59 5]

I have only been with my job for 8 months and am having surgery next month. Does this mean I am not eligible for FMLA?

You have to be on your job for 12 months, or meet 1250 hours worked.

[juny 93]

You have to be on your job for 12 months, or meet 1250 hours worked.

I know I'm reviving an old board but in the hopes of reducing the number of threads i figured i'd ask here. I started my job as a temp from another firm. They made me permanent on 4/2/12. My plan is to have surgery in or around November. So I figure the first six months i worked here are out of bounds. However, people keep talking about 1 year at the job OR 1250 hours. I think I may just get in the 1250 hours by October. Does this mean I may qualify or does it not matter since I've not met the year to date requirement?