04_11_16_Request FMLA Authorization


Concept

In this topic, you will request authorization for FMLA eligibility.


Steps:

  1. Click the My HR tab.

    Step 1

  2. Click the Request FMLA Authorization link.

    Step 2

  3. Using the date fields, enter the FMLA duration you are requesting authorization for.

    Step 3

  4. The start date defaults to the current date. In this example, enter a future date.

     

    Click the Choose a date button.

    Step 4

  5. Click the drop-down list.

    Step 5

  6. Click the May list item.

    Step 6

  7. Click the 2 link.

    Step 7

  8. The Expected Retun Date is the end date of the period for which you are requesting FMLA authorization.

     

    Click the Choose a date button.

    Step 8

  9. Click the drop-down list.

    Step 9

  10. Click the August list item.

    Step 10

  11. Click the 19 link.

    Step 11

  12. Notice additional fields are displayed after you enter the Expected Return Date.

    Step 12

  13. Click the Absence Reason drop-down list.

    Step 13

  14. Select the option that most accurately fits your situation. For this example we will use Self.

     

    Click the Self list item.

    Step 14

  15. Click the FMLA Eligibility link.

    Step 15

  16. The details of this page are for the FMLA Administrator and/or by the system automatically via validation. You are only responsible for entering the date on which the change will take effect on the section below.

    Step 16

  17. Click the vertical scrollbar.

    Step 17

  18. The effective date must be greater than or equal to the Extended Absence Start Date entered on the previous screen. For this example the date is 05/02/2016.

     

    Click the Choose a date button.

    Step 18

  19. Click the drop-down list.

    Step 19

  20. Click the May list item.

    Step 20

  21. Click the 2 link.

    Step 21

  22. Click the Validate Sections button.

    Step 22

  23. Click the OK button.

    Step 23

  24. Click the Return to Extended Absence Request link.

    Step 24

  25. Enter any comments necessary into the Requestor Comments box.

    Step 25

  26. Click the Submit button.

    Step 26

  27. Click the Yes button.

    Step 27

  28. Click the OK button.

    Step 28

  29. Click the vertical scrollbar.

    Step 29

  30. Notice the authorization approval is "Pending".

     

    Note: The extended absence must be approved by Employee Relations before you can enter the FMLA take.

    Step 30

  31. Notice the status is displayed along with requestor name, the date of the request and any comments included.

    Step 31

  32. Click the Home link.

    Step 32

  33. Click the Sign out link.

    Step 33

You have completed the topic Request FMLA Authorization.

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