Rquest Extended Absences (FMLA) Authorization in CONNECT is a multi-step process:

1. You must submit an FMLA authorization request and be approved by Employee Relations to take FMLA
2. Once your FMLA authorization has been approved, you will be able to submit FMLA takes
3. Since FMLA is unpaid leave, you must associate a leave type (sick, personal, etc.) with your FMLA take to get paid for the hours you are out

This topic covers step 1; requesting FMLA authorization.