fmla definition of a serious health condition
Understanding the Definition of a Serious Health Condition. The United States Department of Labor has defined âserious health conditionâ in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29. C.F.R. Â§ 825.114. A âserious health conditionâ entitling an employee to FMLA leave is defined as (a) an illness, (b) injury, (c) impairment, or (d) physical or mental condition that involves: (1) INPATIENT CARE in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility, including any period of incapacity (i.e.
Medical Leave to Care for a Family Member. In the case of medical leave taken to care for a family member, an employee is entitled to. leave to care for a spouse, son, daughter or parent with a âserious health condition.â. The definition of âserious health conditionâ is the same: âan illness, injury, impairment or. physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a. health care provider.â The statute requires no further limitation on the part of the family.