FMLA abuse

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Am I the *** for wanting to report a coworker who has FMLA and I am almost certain the are abusing it. This person called out on FMLA last month and then posted pictures of herself, living it up, on a trip out of a state. Now, this week she called in for Thursday and Friday. I was made aware that she asked a coworker a few days ago to pet sit Thursday- Sunday because she is going out of town. It's possible she using FMLA appropriately, maybe she is seeing an out of state MD for her serious health condition, however I highly doubt that's the case. 

I am all for people having time off and using thier PTO, but I feel like this is a different situation knowing she is using FMLA. I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but at the same time she is (presumably) breaking the law, along with leaving the team short. Another reason it irks me is that there are other people (not me) that are don't have protected FMLA having trouble getting time off  or getting reprimanded for attendance because of company policy, and they are actually missing for legitimate reasons, they just aren't protected by FMLA. 

What would you do? Does anyone have experience reporting someone for FMLA fraud?

Specializes in Med-Surg.

I would mind my business. Life will take care of itself.

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