Ask HR: Does rehab qualify for medical leave?
Dear HR, A current employee has inquired about alcohol rehab programs. My question is, if they took a couple of months off to get “sorted out” would they be able to continue employment after treatment? Would that be a situation that falls under OFLA/FMLA? HR Answer: Alcoholism could be considered a “serious health condition” under the FMLA/OFLA. An employee may take FMLA/OFLA leave to enter a treatment program. FMLA/OFLA will not protect absences resulting […]