Question about Oregon Family Leave Act
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We have an employee who does not qualify for FMLA but does for OFLA for her pregnancy. I received the paperwork from her doctor but she did not fill out the leave request I send to her. Last month I sent her another form with a letter stating she needed to fill it out and return it within the deadline I gave her. Still, nothing from her and she has been off for over a month. I would like to send another letter stating her leave is not granted (therefore her job is not protected) since she has failed to fill out the proper papework.
Any thoughts?
Thanks much,
Beth
Any thoughts?
Thanks much,
Beth
Comments
If deadlines are not addressed in the Act, and assuming you didn't already give her a deadline, I would send her one more letter with the paperwork. The letter should clearly state she will lose her protection if the paperwork is not returned by a specific date. I would further explain what the loss of protection will mean to her.
If you have already done this, or if you send a final letter as suggested above and she still does not comply, then you can move forward and follow your normal policy and procedures for employees who are not protected by law and who take long leaves. If you normally demote them, demote her. If you normally term them, then fire her. If you normally just allow long leaves and let them come back, then do so with this employee.
Good luck!
Nae
Fellow Oregonian, DavidS
Thanks again,
Beth