difference wi medical leave and fmla
By: Alan E. Seneczko, Esq. and Peter E. Hansen, Esq. One of the biggest, and most problematic differences between the Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Act and the Federal FMLA is the right to substitute paid leave for unpaid leave under the FMLA. Under Federal law, an employee can only substitute paid leave if it is otherwise applicable.
To be eligible for leave under the FMLA, employees must meet a threshold of 1,250 hours, whereas under Wisconsin law, the threshold is only 1,000 hours. In addition, the calculation of hours to determine employee eligibility under the FMLA and WFMLA differs.