Legal Question in Medical Leave in North Carolina
Who is included in this act?
My brother is having surgery the end of the month. I have to take my mom bake and forth from the hospital. The hospital is and hour away from my mom.
Can I use sick leave to take the time off? Am I eligible to use this Act for time off of work because he is my brother?
Asked on 1/08/98, 10:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Scapelliti
Law Office of Stephen Scapelliti, Esq.
FMLA - Taking Mother to visit brother in hospital
The Family Medical Leave Act provides leave for the purpose of caring for the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a "serious health condition". It does not provide leave for caring for a sibling. It is doubtful that visiting a hospitalized sibling would be considered "care" under the Act.
Answered on 1/13/98, 12:36 pm
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