Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certification Practice Test

Can an employee take FMLA leave to care for a covered service member and for another qualifying reason during the same 12-month period?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only in certain cases

4. Only with employer approval

The correct answer is: Yes

An employee is indeed allowed to take FMLA leave to care for a covered service member and for another qualifying reason during the same 12-month period. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that eligible employees can take up to a total of 12 workweeks of leave for qualifying family and medical reasons within a 12-month period. This includes scenarios such as caring for a covered service member under the military caregiver leave provision and also for other personal or family medical needs, such as the employee's own serious health condition, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or other designated reasons under the law. This flexibility allows employees to address multiple caregiving responsibilities or health situations simultaneously, ensuring they can meet both personal and family obligations without the risk of losing job security during challenging times. The law supports employees in navigating their caregiving needs effectively, acknowledging that circumstances may require varied types of leave within the same timeframe.