Review the request for:
- Eligibility for FMLA/VPLL benefits
- Eligibility for sick or other leave benefits
Communicate with the employee:
There are two documents you will see: 1) the Notice of Eligibility and Rights and Responsibilities, outlines the information as we understand it and shares pertinent information including what may be needed to officially designate the absence as an FMLA /VPLL event. 2) the Designation Notice, confirms the absence as qualifying, non-qualifying or qualifying pending additional information.
1. The Notice of Eligibility and Rights and Responsibilities notice will explain:

- The part of the FMLA that covers their leave.
- Whether you are or are not eligible and why
- How to obtain further information regarding FMLA/VPLL.
- Your responsibilities when taking FMLA leave.
- Your rights when taking FMLA leave.
- Our commitment to respond once the information is received officially designating the leave
2. The Designation Notice will:

- Approve FMLA applicability to your leave and advise you further
- Advise you that further documentation is necessary
- Deny FMLA applicability to your leave
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