Has anyone filled out their FMLA documents for their employment? And what was the length of time it was approved for?

The length of time you require coverage through FMLA is determined by your doctor, based on your individual needs. Usually the range of time off is 1-2 weeks. Again though, this is a physician decision.

My doctor did mine for 2 weeks, which was plenty for me.

For my FLMA procedure my place of employment requires 30 days.. however i did not know this and only gave them 2 weeks to complete the procedure..( and it was a hassle) my doctors office kept me out for 6 weeks due to where i work... I was told that FLMA truely can't be denied because if it was they would have a lawsuit on their hands.. however i would get it into the company sooner then later if you can because like my HR department .. people think they can play god with other peoples time and moneys.

I work in HR and I can tell you FMLA cannot be denied. It is a law not a company policy. However there are requirements that have to be met before you will be covered such as the amount of hours you have worked over the past year.

My doctor wrote mine for 6 weeks but I was out for only 2.

I should have stated too that FMLA is only what protects your job it is not your actual LOA. The 30 day requirement you had Jenni30 was your LOA policy. Your LOA was then protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

FMLA? I took a week off...but then again I have a sit down job and don't require to walk or do much. But i was able to get back to work probably after 3 days. I was driving and walking the 2nd day too! I guess everyone is different.

Another important thing to remember is IF your company provides you with a short term disability policy, FMLA in no way diminishes the benefits of that policy. You may choose, or your company may require you to use the benefits (paid leave) concurrently. You wouldn't think companies would try and subvert this law, but under advice of bean counter's/company "lawyers", some will. It's your right, not a company benefit. I've been through this as a union rep a few years back. We had to arbitrate this very issue for a member. We won, she got her backpay...and the company has since changed their policy.

For my FLMA procedure my place of employment requires 30 days.. however i did not know this and only gave them 2 weeks to complete the procedure..( and it was a hassle) my doctors office kept me out for 6 weeks due to where i work... I was told that FLMA truely can't be denied because if it was they would have a lawsuit on their hands.. however i would get it into the company sooner then later if you can because like my HR department .. people think they can play god with other peoples time and moneys.

This is so common....

How often do you hear of companies providing training to their employees informing them of their rights to be protected under FMLA? In my experience, rarely if ever.....but be sure, they'll inform you of their absence plan, etc.....

I was only out Wed, Thurs, and Fri and back on Mon, bit I also have a sit down job. I felt like I could have gone back on Friday, though, and I also had a hiatial hernia repair.