Legal Question in Medical Leave in Virginia
Intermittent leave
i AM SOUL CARE OF MY HUSBAND - STROKE VICTIM - NEED TO BE HOME ON WEEKENDS - CURRENTLY WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND AND IT IS WORKING A HARDSHIP ON MY FAMILY - CAN I use Family Medical Leave intermittently without losing my current position and hours (7-3) must be home at 3 - family member must leave at 3 pm
Asked on 11/29/05, 6:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Intermittent leave
The Family & Medical Leave Act(FMLA) allows for intermittent leave(unpaid)for an employee to care for a sick family member. However, whether it can be tailored to the hours of your preference will be up to your employer.
Answered on 11/29/05, 7:00 pm