"[1] 'If the employee doesn't request FMLA, then we don't have an FMLA issue.' ... [2] 'The employee doesn't want to use FMLA,' often paired with, 'The employee has enough paid leave accumulated for the planned absence.' ... [3] 'I don't have to run workers' compensation absences through FMLA.' ... [4] 'If an employee isn't able to return to work at their prior position without restrictions at the expiration of FMLA, we're ok to terminate employment.' "  MORE >>