Employee Says “I Don’t Need FMLA”—What Employers Must Do

When an employee says, “I’m not asking for FMLA. I just need a few weeks off,” many supervisors treat that as an informal request and move on. That approach can create real legal risk. In this video, I walk through a common workplace scenario and explain why employers cannot rely on employees to request FMLA, and what obligations may still be triggered under the law. The key issue is not what the employee asks for, but what the employer knows. This clip is from a longer presentation on employee leave issues under New York law, including FMLA, Paid Family Leave, and disability accommodation requirements. You can access the full webinar replay and materials here: https://hortonpllc.com/new-york-manag... — I advise employers across New York on workplace compliance, leave management, and HR challenges. Learn more: https://hortonpllc.com Disclaimer: This video provides information of a general nature related to various laws; however, it does not provide legal advice. Different situations require specific legal analysis. If you need legal advice, you need to retain a lawyer.