FMLA Serious Health Condition

We have an employee whose back was injured on the job. He receives intermittent treatment that is covered by Workers' Comp. There is a possibility that he will have back surgery. He works but is on light duty with no lifting or standing for long periods of time. Would this be a serious health condition, an FMLA event?
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Gary D. Jiles
Editor
Arkansas Employment Law Letter
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>We have an employee whose back was injured on the job. He receives
>intermittent treatment that is covered by Workers' Comp. There is a
>possibility that he will have back surgery. He works but is on light
>duty with no lifting or standing for long periods of time. Would this
>be a serious health condition, an FMLA event?