Fmla Question

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Hi,

Just a quick question about Fmla.

Does your manager have the right to know the reason you were granted Fmla?

Thanks a bunch!

Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.
Does the paper work from HR include diagnosis ? I believe when I have filed HR only mentions if I qualified and how long if there are questions about my medical it is handled by Occ Health.[/quote']

To be truthful I never read it I just file it.

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Specializes in future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice.

No way... only thing they should be told is if you were approved and the time needed off. For example I have "intermittent" FMLA in which I have been approved for up to 3 occurences a week at no more than 4 hours per day. That is approved through November 30th, after which I have been approved for 3 occurances per month and each occurance can last up to two days each. I got a copy of the notice my manager got and all it said is what I stated above. No reason given or even a hint at the medical condition. Of course when I need to call in I just call and let her know I will be taking x amount of tme for FMLA and thats it!

Hope this helps.

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Specializes in PACU, CCU, Agency Nursing.

Thank you allnurses for all the speedy responses!

My manager is not someone I would consider ethical in these situations. In the past, she has let priveleged information slip. My hope is that I can do my job without anyone knowing my personal information. I am a private person!

And thank you so much for the well wishes and support. I really appreciate having a place to get advice from other nurses :nurse:

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