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Michele21869Michele21869 2 Posts
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Does an employer have to grant FMLA leave for pre-natal vists for an employee who is the spouse of the pregnet person? There are no known complications with the pregnacy at this time. Can we ask that the pre-natal vists be scheduled during non-work hours, if possible?
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  • LindaSLindaS 1,510 Posts
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    Whenever FMLA leave is forseeable, you, as the employer, can require advance notice of up to 30 days of the need for the leave. The leave should also be scheduled so as not to unduly disrupt business operations.
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  • skyrocketskyrocket 75 Posts
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    If I understand you correctly, your employee is NOT the one pregnant. Your employee is the male spouse of the person pregnant. He is asking to accompany his wife on her pre-natal visits?

    FMLA allows absences for serious health condition of a spouse. It is also required if an individual is required to provide emotional care and comfort. I don't believe that merely being needed to transport is considered care and comfort. Why does he want/need to accompany his wife? From the information given, it doesn't appear to me to be an FMLA absence.
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