FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFYING EXIGENCY FOR MILITARY FAMILY LEAVE
OHRM - FMLA- CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFYING EXIGENCY FOR MILITARY FAMILY LEAVE FORM - 2015. Page 1
Section 1: TO BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYEE
Describe the reason you are requesting FMLA leave due to a qualifying exigency (including the specific reason you are requesting leave):
Name of military member on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status
Relationship of military member to you (Certification of Family Relationship Form or
other legal documents attached)
Period of military member's covered active duty
A complete and sufficient certification to support a request for FMLA leave due to a qualifying exigency includes written documentation
confirming a military member's covered active duty or call to covered active duty status.
Please check one of the following and attach the indicated document to support that the military member is on covered active duty or call to
covered active duty status.
A copy of the military member's covered active duty orders is attached
Other documentation from the military certifying that the military member is on covered active duty (or has been notified of an impending
call to covered active duty) is attached.
I have previously provided sufficient written documentation confirming the military member's covered active duty or call to covered active
duty status.
PART A: QUALIFYING REASON FOR LEAVE
A complete and sufficient certification to support a request for FMLA leave due to a qualifying exigency includes any available written
documentation which supports the need for leave; such documentation may include a copy of a meeting announcement for informational
briefings sponsored by the military; a document confirming the military member's Rest and Recuperation Leave; a document confirming an
appointment with a third party, such as a counselor or school official, or staff at a care facility; or a copy of a bill of services for the handling of
legal or financial affairs.
This form must be returned by
The FMLA permits CUNY to require that you submit a timely, complete and sufficient certification to support a request for FMLA leave due to a
qualifying exigency. Questions below seek a response as to the frequency or duration of the qualifying exigency. Be as specific as you can;
terms such as "unknown," or "indeterminate" may not be sufficient to determine FMLA coverage. Your response is required to obtain the
benefit of FLMLA-protected leave. Failure to provide a complete and sufficient certification may result in denial of your FMLA leave request.
Attach the CERTIFICATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM and any other supporting documents, as necessary.
CUNY gives you at least 15 calendar days to return this form.