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Employee & Labor Relations

A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers

D.01 What is a “Serious Health Condition”?

Employee Relations Handbook, Leave of Absence

There are very specific circumstances under which an employee is entitled to FMLA/CFRA leave. Complex rules determine whether the employee or family member has a “serious health condition” covered by FMLA/CFRA. Managers and supervisors should not make their own judgments as to whether a condition qualifies as “serious”, but instead should refer these questions to the County’s ADA/TWA/LOA Coordinator.