Simonds Recovery Centers
FMLA / Disability / Leave of Absence from Work
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. labor law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. Our treatment program qualifies because we are addressing a serious health condition.
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Reasons for Leave
Substance Abuse Disorder qualifies as a mental health issue under the FMLA labor law. You will be assigned a case manager upon admission that will work with your employer/HR and any third party disability insurance company you may have coverage with. We will provide the medical justification and appropriate documents from our medical staff to ensure your qualification under FMLA. This is a summary of the law:
Eligibility
Who Can Use It: Employees who have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, logged at least 1,250 hours of service in the past 12 months, and work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius.
Application Process
Employees must provide their employer with notice of the need for leave and may be required to submit medical certification to support the leave request. (We will help you with this entire process from beginning to end)
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Employees may take FMLA leave for:
- Birth or adoption of a child.
- Care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition.
- Employee’s own serious health condition. (SUD is a mental health condition)
- Certain situations arising from a family member’s military service.
Duration
Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.
Job Protection
Employees are entitled to return to their same or an equivalent job after their leave.
Benefits
Health insurance benefits must be maintained during the leave as if the employee were still working.
Need more information?
If you need specific guidance or have more questions about FMLA, feel free to ask!
