Companies may NOT refuse an employee's request for FMLA leave to cover absences for work-related illness or injury. (Relationship between Workers' Compensation and Benefits Laws)

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Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers must provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to cover absences for their own work-related illnesses or injuries. Employers cannot refuse this type of leave under the FMLA, even if the employee is eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

Companies May NOT Refuse an Employee's Request for FMLA Leave