Yes, the EFMLA intermittent leave works just like regular FMLA.
Example 1:
Pat normally works 38 hours per week. To find the total # of hours Pat has available over 12 weeks we multiply 38 x 12 = 456 hours. When Pat takes intermittent leave the employer will reduce the hour bank of EFMLA.
Example 2:
Pat has taken 30 hours of EFMLA and now need consistent weeks off to care for a child with no school or day care availability. The original entitlement was 456 hours and Pat has used 30 hours leaving a balance of 426 hour. To find the number of weeks still available to Pat use this formula: 426 / 38 hours in a normal workweek = 11.21 weeks still available. To find the .21 hourly equivalent, do this: 38 x .21 = 7.98 hours. Round that number to 8 and Pat’s remaining EFMLA entitlement = 11 weeks and 8 hours.
We can check this math by adding back all of the used and unused time. We remember that Pat works an average of 38 hours / week.
11 weeks + (30 hours + 8 hours) = 11 weeks + 1 week = 12 weeks.
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