Bernard has worked for Flipper Pools for 5 years as a salesman. He requests time off to be with his stepdaughter. Flipper
I. does not have to grant the request for leave under FMLA because Flipper has only 52 employees.
II. does not have to grant the request for leave under FMLA because he did not make the request 60 days prior.
III. does not have to grant the request for leave under FMLA because FMLA does not cover stepdaughters.
IV. does not have to grant the request for leave under FMLA because his stepdaughter is not ill.

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The only statement that is accurate is that Flipper does not have to grant the request for leave under FMLA because his stepdaughter is not ill. The other statements are incorrect. FMLA applies to companies with 50 or more employees, not 52. While employees are encouraged to provide at least 30 days’ notice for foreseeable FMLA leave, there is no requirement for 60 days' notice. Additionally, stepchildren are covered under FMLA if they meet the definition of a son or daughter, which includes stepchildren who live with the employee and are being cared for as if they were the employee's own child.

Bernard Has Worked for Flipper Pools for 5 Years as a Salesman