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FMLA and mother-inlaw

TyTy 40 Posts
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I have an employee whose mother-inlaw lives with them for 6 months out of the year. The mother-inlaw at present is living with the employee and her husband the mother-inlaw is going to have surgery and will need care afterwards. My question is this can I give FMLA leave to the employee who is the daughter-inlaw. I know that FMLA says you can have leave to care for a biological parent.
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  • LindaSLindaS 1,510 Posts
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    Federal guidelines do not allow coverage for "in-laws". You may have state guidelines (we have them in WI) that DO allow for coverage for "in-laws". You always have the option of going "above and beyond" what the law requires but keep in mind you are setting a precedent to all other employees.
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