Fmla Eligibility Date Rules

Summary

FMLA eligibility in Illinois requires 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. Employers cannot change eligibility dates arbitrarily. The 12-month period is calculated from the leave request date, not the medical certification submission. Extensions for medical documentation do not affect the 1,250-hour calculation. You can renew an FMLA application for the same condition if the current one is expiring.

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In illinois when can an employer start calculating worked from under Fmla? At time of request or when medical certification submitted
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In Illinois, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers start calculating the *-month period of worked hours from the time of the leave request, not from when the medical certification is submitted.
Do you have any specific issues with your employer regarding this calculation?
Does asking for an extension from employer to submit medical documentation change your date for calculating * hours worked?
Asking for an extension to submit medical documentation does not change the date for calculating the *,* hours worked under FMLA. The calculation is based on the *-month period immediately preceding the leave request.
Is there a specific issue you're facing with your employer regarding this matter?
Can you submit Fmla application if one exist for same condition but expiring so need to get renewal
Yes, you can submit a new FMLA application even if one exists for the same condition but is expiring. Renewal is necessary to maintain continuous coverage.
Do you have any specific issues or concerns regarding the renewal process with your employer?