FMLA - time worked in light duty (not work comp)

shefor · April 2015

Does the time that an employee works voluntary in a light duty position, count towards their 12 weeks annual of FMLA entitlement? This is not work comp related.

For example, if an employee was absent from work for 4 weeks on FMLA, then was able to return to light duty in another area and worked there for another 4 weeks, is 8 weeks counted toward their 12 week entitlement?

Thank you for your time.

Nevada HR · April 2015

Good morning,

From the Department of Labor website: The period of time employed in a light duty assignment cannot count, however, against the 12 weeks of FMLA leave.

Hope this helps!

FunHRBanker · April 2015

I would think that if an employee is working (regardless of the job duties), the time could not be counted towards FMLA.

davids · April 2015

Agree with others; however, if the hours worked in light duty is less than the hours normally worked by the employee, you can count the hours not worked towards FMLA.

FMLA - time worked in light duty (not work comp)

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