FMLA

Quick question...

Is WLS covered under FMLA?

Time is getting closer and I want to tie up any loose ends now verses waiting until the last minute.

That would be a good question for your HR department.

Most people are generally away from work for 2 - 3 weeks, using sick time and (maybe) short-term disability. I don't believe I've seen anyone needing more time than that unless there are complications that require re-hospitalization.

FMLA allows for time off from work to care for a "serious health condition". A surgery easily falls under the guises of a "serious health condition". FMLA is unpaid leave- but company policy may allow for paid leave, disability etc to be used with FMLA. 

Typically you have to work for your employer for 1 year or 1250 hours to qualify for FMLA. additional, smaller employers may not be should provide FMLA coverage. Talk to your HR group though- short term disability etc may come into play and how it works in conjunction with FMLA would be up to your employer. 

I filed for FMLA when I had surgery and was able to draw short term disability through my employer.  I was off of work for 3 weeks.

Thank you for the responses.  I do qualify for FMLA, and I certainly have no plans to be off for an extended period of time...I hope...but I just wondered how it would come in to play.  I will contact HR to get a definitive answer.