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Lessons From the Seventh Circuit on Relying on FMLA Certifications and Requiring the Use of Paid Leave
A recent May 2025 opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit warns employers that they may not be able to rely strictly on a health care provider’s certification under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) where they have additional information about an employee’s health condition. It also offers guidance to employers on the mechanics of requiring the use of paid leave concurrently with unpaid FMLA leave.
