What happens if I am ready to return from FMLA leave and my doctor has restricted the work I can do? You must provide documentation from your doctor which states the restrictions that apply to your return to work. This information should be shared with your supervisor as soon as possible but always before your return to work. Your supervisor will review the restrictions with Personnel and a decision will be made as to whether the district will be able to accommodate the restrictions and allow you to return to work. If the restrictions cannot be accommodated, you will remain on leave. What happens if my leave is going to extend beyond 12 weeks? We encourage all employees whose leaves may extend beyond 12 weeks to contact the Payroll and Benefits Manager to determine what benefits they may be eligible for while disabled. You should discuss with them options available under Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and State Disability Retirement. The sooner you contact the Payroll and Benefits Manager the sooner you can determine eligibility for these plans. Are there provisions of FMLA that apply to military service? Yes, you may be eligible for FMLA if your family member is called to active duty. You must complete the Certification for Qualifying Exigency for Military Leave and submit with your request for a Leave of Absence. Are there provisions of FMLA that apply if a member of my family is injured during military service? Yes, you may be eligible for FMLA if your family member is injured while on active duty. You must complete the Certification for serious injury or illness of covered Service member for Military Family Leave. _______________ How many days do I have to work in a year to receive credit for my South Carolina teaching certificate or Teachers Initial for service for state bus driver compensation? You must be paid for 152 days in order to receive a year of credit. These days include actual days worked and sick days that are paid. I have received the FAQ’s associated with FMLA Leaves of Absence ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Employee’s Signature Date
What happens if I am ready to return from FMLA leave and my doctor has restricted the work I can do? You must provide documentation from your doctor which states the restrictions that apply to your return to work. This information should be shared with your supervisor as soon as possible but always before your return to work. Your supervisor will review the restrictions with Personnel and a decision will be made as to whether the district will be able to accommodate the restrictions and allow you to return to work. If the restrictions cannot be accommodated, you will remain on leave. What happens if my leave is going to extend beyond 12 weeks? We encourage all employees whose leaves may extend beyond 12 weeks to contact the Payroll and Benefits Manager to determine what benefits they may be eligible for while disabled. You should discuss with them options available under Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and State Disability Retirement. The sooner you contact the Payroll and Benefits Manager the sooner you can determine eligibility for these plans. Are there provisions of FMLA that apply to military service? Yes, you may be eligible for FMLA if your family member is called to active duty. You must complete the Certification for Qualifying Exigency for Military Leave and submit with your request for a Leave of Absence. Are there provisions of FMLA that apply if a member of my family is injured during military service? Yes, you may be eligible for FMLA if your family member is injured while on active duty. You must complete the Certification for serious injury or illness of covered Service member for Military Family Leave. _______________ How many days do I have to work in a year to receive credit for my South Carolina teaching certificate or Teachers Initial for service for state bus driver compensation? You must be paid for 152 days in order to receive a year of credit. These days include actual days worked and sick days that are paid. I have received the FAQ’s associated with FMLA Leaves of Absence ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Employee’s Signature Date
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