FMLA -- Married / Not Married?

loseyp

Good morning!

I have a person who called me a couple of weeks ago asking if she were not married, could she use FML for her significant other. I told her that she could not and, under our policy, sick days would not apply. She just informed me that she got married over the weekend and now wants FML. She has turned in no other paperwork (taxes, benefits, etc.). Can I ask for a copy of a marriage certificate?

cnghr

That's what I would do.

loseyp

Thank you so much for your reply! I will do.

Cheryl S SPHR

I would ask only for the documentation I would normally require for proof of marriage. Nothing more; nothing less.

loseyp

Thanks Cheryl...that's what I did. I appreciate your input.

FunHRBanker

And because I'm nosy...are they married? If not, that would open a whole different can of worms for me.

cnghr

"And because I'm nosy...are they married? If not, that would open a whole different can of worms for me."

Same here, which is why we would want some kind of proof that the marriage occurred. Lying in order to get FML or be able to use sick time in a situation that wouldn't ordinarily qualify would be considered a terminable offense here.