Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certification Practice Test

In the scenario where an employee requests multiple periods for adoption, which periods would be covered under FMLA?

1. All three periods would be approved

2. Only the first two periods would be approved

3. The second and third periods would be denied

4. None of the periods would be approved

The correct answer is: All three periods would be approved

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, which include the adoption of a child. When an employee requests leave for adoption, they can take leave for multiple periods if they are adopting more than one child or if there are unique circumstances that require it. In this scenario, if the employee is requesting multiple periods for adoption, the first answer correctly reflects the provision of FMLA that allows for leave to be taken in segments. Each period of leave would be individually assessed but, generally, if the leave meets the eligibility criteria (e.g., the nature of the adoption, the employee's eligibility, and proper notification procedures), all requested periods should be approved. This allows the employee to manage their time effectively during significant transitions such as adoption. Other options suggest limiting the approval of the leave periods, which would not align with FMLA's supportive intent towards family needs in adoption scenarios, as long as the requests conform to the legal requirements of the Act.