FMLA and 30day notice

[CyndiB105]

What is the name of your state? SC

I am currently on FMLA as requested by physician for a detatched retina caused by a TIA and extreme HBP due to job, which has resulted in "legal Blindness". My question, I just want to find a job and move on....my dr states it will be "detremental to my health", if I return to current employer. My position in mgmt requires a 30 day notice in order to get accrued time. Can I give my 30 days notice in writing while on FMLA? I am not a stay at home person and want to move on and find something I am able to do, but would like my 160 hours of PTO time I have worked so hard for. Friends say I am crazy not to take advantage of staying on FMLA, but I am not a stay at home person and want to forget about the last couple of months and move on. Thank you all for your help.

 

[enjay]

If you have 160 hours won't that be sucked up by the month you are taking off? FMLA guarantees unpaid leave; it's not a freebie.

 

[cbg]

Certainly you can give your 30 days notice while on FMLA. No law limits when you can give your notice.

But whether or not your employer will then provide you with your 160 hours of PTO time is entirely up to them.

 

[CyndiB105]

Thanks for the information...I have 400+ sick hours that I am using while I am out, not my PTO time.

 

[cbg]

Answer remains the same.