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if in a leave of absence there is any income at all? - Pollyanna


Posted: Jun 15, 2014

Does anyone know if in a leave of absence there is any income at all?  My 27-year-old son may have cancer.  I'm needless to say devastated and need to be of help to him and his family.

I dont know the - answer to that, but

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I'm very sorry about your son & will pray for you & your family.

No pay, but insurance remains. - sm

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You'll have to use all your PTO before leave kicks in. All benefits remain intact, but you will receive no income. I, too, am very sorry to hear this and will say prayers for you and your family. Stay strong.

Thank you so much! - Pollyanna

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Thank you for letting me know. I have only 1 day of PTO. A leave of absence will surely put me on the street. Of course I make so little money as is.
I forgot to tell you something. - Poster to whom you responded.
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The policy I stated above was with a company that was acquired by Nuance, but I don't think it has changed. The law is the law, and this is the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). I have provided the link.

www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/

leave of abscence - msdaisy

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would you be able to take short/long term disability if that is a benefit you participate in??

Not certain - Pollyanna

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I don't think I have short-term disability. Do you have to have this insurance to even take a leave of absence?

To take short- or long-term disability, you have to be disabled in some capacity. - nm

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nm

You can take FMLA. It is not paid unless your - state pays for this benefit. Your

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sons doctor can fill out the paperwork. It doesn't have to be straight leave either, it can be part-time days off, time off as needed for appts, care, etc. FMLA will allow you to have the time off without losing your job. As long as you're back in the timeframe of what it allows, you will still have a job.

Thank you so much! - Pollyanna

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I appreciate everyone's help on this.


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