Part time FMLA

bethk

We have a salary employee that was on a few weeks of FMLA for issues from a previous foot fracture. Now she is working 4 hours a day. My question:

If FMLA is for 12 weeks, do I count the 4 hours a day until it adds up to 12 weeks total? And since she is salary, she can't be paid for a partial day, so does this mean we have to pay her a full salary for part time work?

Thanks so much for your help.

Beth

LindaS

Yes, the 4 hours per day adds up until you get to the 12 weeks (480 hours). As for pay, under the FMLA regulations you CAN deduct from an exempt level employee's salary for partial days missed.

bethk

Thank you Linda. I was told if someone was exempt and they worked any part of a day they had to be paid for the whole day even though they have exhausted their vac and sick bank.

There is so much to learn about FMLA. I'm taking a class but it isn't until next month. I really appreciate this forum.

Beth

NaeNae55

You were told correctly. The only exceptions are FMLA and an employee who is leaving the company.