Family and Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 requires Gilmer County Schools to provide employees who have been employed for 12 months or have worked at least 1250 hours during the 12 months preceding the commencement of the leave requested and are classified in their position/job title as a full-time employee with sixty (60) days of unpaid, job-protected leave during a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons.  For more specific information on FMLA, please see Policy: GBRIG.

How to Submit a FMLA Request:

Employees who need leave for a potentially qualifying reason under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) should complete the FMLA Request Form and email it to brooke.berry@gilmerschools.com.

Once Human Resources becomes aware of a potential FMLA-qualifying need for leave, the district will review the employee's eligibility and generally provide a Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities. This notice will explain the employee's eligibility status, applicable rights and responsibilities, and any additional documentation or medical certification required.  Once sufficient information has been received to determine whether the leave qualifies for FMLA protection, Human Resources will provide a Designation Notice confirming whether the leave is approved as FMLA leave.