NOTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE LEAVE

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LEAVE ADMINISTRATION

NOTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
TO TAKE LEAVE
FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL NEEDS

.........Type of Leave Notification Certification

Annual Leave	Request approval from supervisor
Sick Leave -- Personal Needs -- Family Care -- Adoption	An employee must file a written application for sick leave within such time limits as the agency may require.	An agency may grant sick leave only when supported by evidence that is administratively acceptable (including the employee’s certification). For an absence of 3 workdays, or a lesser time, the agency may require a medical certificate or other administratively acceptable evidence. An agency may establish a time limit for receipt of medical documentation and may request documentation as to the nature of care the employee will give to a family member with a serious health condition.
Voluntary Leave Sharing Program	An employee or his or her representative may make written application to become a leave recipient, subject to approval by agency.	Each application must include: name, reasons leave needed, expected duration of medical condition and certification from one or more physicians or appropriate experts with respect to the medical emergency.
Family and Medical Leave Act	Employee must provide 30 day advance notice, if practicable.	An agency may request medical certification for FMLA leave. Information that can be requested is prescribed in law and regulation. An employee must provide medical documentation within 15 calendar days. If this is not possible, despite the employee’s diligent, good faith efforts, medical certification must be provided within a reasonable period, but no later than 30 calendar days after the date the agency requests such medical certification.
Sick Leave for Adoption	An employee must file a written application for sick leave within such time limits as the agency may require.	Agency internal procedures may require evidence that is administratively acceptable.
Bone-Marrow or Organ Donation	An employee must file a written application for leave within such time limits as the agency may require.	Agency internal procedures may require evidence that is administratively acceptable.
Leave Without Pay (LWOP)	An employee must request approval from supervisor.	Agency internal procedures may require evidence that is administratively acceptable.