Things You'll Need:
- Knowldege of FMLA and other leave benefits
- Organization skills
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Step 1
An employee request for a leave of absence must be in writing. Once you receive a written notice you will need to determine which leave the employee is eligible for. Check the websites listed below to get the current information on types of leaves available.
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Step 2
All employee medical leaves of absences require a doctor's verification. The employee will need to provide this note to you as soon as possible. This note needs to be placed in the employee's medical file. This does not apply if the employee is taking time out to care for a dependant or other family member.
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Step 3
You will need to determine how long the employee will be out. You will need to make arrangements to have someone fill in on a temporary basis.
Please note that under certain leaves it is required to hold the position or a comparable one for the employee. Please see the FMLA website for current law and requirements. -
Step 4
Stay organized. You will need to keep track of an employee's return date. A doctor's note is required to extend a leave of absence.
Request the doctor's note in writing. Give the employee a fair chance to submit the doctor's note to you. -
Step 5
Set a deadline for the employee to return to work if the employee does not provide a doctor's note extending the leave. Make sure it is in writing. Allow adequate time for the employee to obtain a doctor's note.
Remember to keep the employee's condition in mind.
