Family and Medical Leave Clarification Act
Last action on Feb 28, 2003Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Po...
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Summary
Family and Medical Leave Clarification Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to revise the definition of serious health condition to: (1) exclude from FMLA coverage a short-term illness, injury, impairment, or condition for which treatment and recovery are very brief; and (2) include a list of examples of types of illnesses, injuries, impairments, and physical or mental conditions to be covered under FMLA.
Allows employers to require that intermittent leave be taken in increments of up to half a work day.
Sets forth leave request provisions.
Permits employers to require employees to choose between taking unpaid leave provided by the FMLA or paid absence under an employer's collective bargaining agreement or other sick leave, sick pay, or disability plan, program, or policy of the employer.