Salim Works at Harris Heavy Equipment

Salim works at Harris Heavy Equipment. He has worked there for seven months as a Vice President of Federal Procurement. He has suffered with a herniated disc for years, but it has now become severe. His doctors have told him that he needs to have surgery soon or his condition will worsen. He needs 4-6 weeks off from work for surgery and rehabilitation. He asks the president for 4-8 weeks pursuant to FMLA.

A) Harris is not required to grant the FMLA leave because Salim has a pre-existing condition, which he had before he was hired at Harris.
B) Harris is not required to grant the FMLA leave because Salim has worked for Harris less than 12 months.
C) Harris is required to grant the FMLA leave because Salim is an executive.
D) Harris is not required to grant the FMLA leave because Salim's condition does not qualify as a serious illness under FMLA.