Change of Circumstances and Patternsīut the exceptions to the above general rules give employers some leverage. After approving FMLA at the start of a new leave year, an employer can request recertification no more than every 30 days and only “in connection with an absence.” And an employer cannot request recertification if the employee has not recently taken leave or reported the need under the approved leave. Recertification gives the employer a complete, new FMLA medical certification from the employee’s or family member’s healthcare provider. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employer can request a recertification every six months and anytime an employee requests an extension of leave. × Leveraging the FMLA Recertification Process By Gail I.
FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managers.
