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update on the FMLA

jrsmama2010jrsmama2010 member
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We had the FMLA paperwork filled out AGAIN by my OB.  They faxed it that day in a rush bc it was closing time for them and  DH got a call on Monday that one of the forms was incomplete.  They called at 5pm, their closing time, so DH didn't get a chance to find out what was incomplete!  Well he called back yesterday and a lady told us that we didn't need any paperwork for him taking off when I go into labor that he would just have to call in and tell them???  The paperwork is just for if he has to take off for if I'm not feeling well and he needs to take care of me...

I am so confused at this point.  I called the nurse and had her fill out what she missed just in case, I really wish these people would get their act together. 


I told DH to ask HR about it and he keeps telling me they have nothing to do with this stuff so it wouldn't help.  I haven't ever worked and had to take time off, but I'm pretty sure they should know.  O AND The reason DH didn't get any FMLA for the past 3 instances was bc Aetna said they NEVER received the paper work.   Which I guess we can't do anything about but I saw the Dr's fax it so IDK what the heck happened to it. But the papers that we had to fill out this time that I printed from online were different than what they sent us in the mail.

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Re: update on the FMLA

  • m3l0d1m3l0d1
    Lurking here but I live in Seattle area.
    The lady that your DH called was somewhat true, when you go to labor, he can just call his office and let them know that he won't be able to go in that day cause you're in labor.

    However, if he wants to take care of you the newborn for few weeks, he needs to fill up the FMLA request form so he doesn't have to use his vacation time instead still gets paid.

    He can talk to the HR about this and ask them to email him the form to him so you can take the form with you during your visit to the doc and ask your doc to fill it up.

    They can make a copy of the form, but you still need the original for your DH to take it back to the HR for approval.

    I just did this for DH last week btw.

    Good luck.
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  • jrsmama2010jrsmama2010 member
    HR doesn't kno anything bc it's contracted to a different company. He called the morning after I had my baby and was told again he didn't need paperwork for taking care of me/bonding leave it just has to be taken in 5 day blocks.
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