Leave Process (cont.) During leave, maintain coverage under the group health plan on the same basis as Completed coverage would have been provided if the employee had been continuously employed during the entire leave period. During the FMLA leave period, an employee must continue to pay whatever share of group health plan premiums the employee paid prior to FMLA leave. The employer must provide the employee with advance written notice of the terms and conditions under which these payments must be made. If applicable, the employee must provide a 昀椀tness-for-duty certi昀椀cation to show that they Completed can resume work after taking a leave for their own serious health condition. Employers may have a uniform policy requiring all similarly-situated employees who take leave for serious health conditions to provide a 昀椀tness-for-duty certi昀椀cation. Restore the employee to the same job (or an equivalent job) at the end of the leave. Completed Use this checklist as a guide when reviewing your company’s compliance with the FMLA. For assistance, contact LHD Benefit Advisors. This checklist is merely a guideline. It is neither meant to be exhaustive nor meant to be construed as legal advice. It does not address all potential compliance issues with federal, state or local standards. Consult with your licensed representative or legal counsel to address possible compliance requirements. © 2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.