Family Medical Leave Act: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Northern Kentucky University provides family and medical leave to eligible employees according to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Applicable federal, state and local government regulations may also be applied.

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Employee Rights Under FMLA

HOW DO I GET FMLA?

STEP 1: Am I Eligible?

Employees may be eligible if they have worked for at least 12 months and have 1,250 hours of service in the previous 12 months.

STEP 2: Complete Medical Certification

The employee must request a leave from his/her department head and Human Resources 30 days prior to its commencement. If unable to make request in advance due to the seriousness of the health condition, a request must be made as soon as possible after the onset of the condition.

Personal Leave Packet

Family Leave Packet

Leave Request Form

Please turn completed paperwork into Human Resources.

For more information about FMLA, please contact Natalie Gabbard, (859) 572-7556 or gabbardn5@nku.edu.

STEP 3: FMLA Approval or Denial

The FMLA Administrator has 5 business days to respond to your request. You will be notified via NKU email of the determination. If you do not use NKU email, you must let the FML Administrator know the best way to communicate with you.

STEP 4: While on FMLA

FAQ - Intermittent Leave

FAQ - Block Leave

STEP 5: Returning From FMLA

You must provide a return to work certification from your physician to the FML Administrator at least 2 business days before your expected return.

You may not return to work before being released by the FML Administrator.