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Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor

Employee Notice Requirements

An employee's notice to an employer concerning a need for FMLA leave must meet certain requirements.

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To review notices an employer is required to provide to the employee, see Employer Notice and Recordkeeping Requirements.

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