How to File an FML Claim

1. Contact your supervisor to report your absence
2. Request your Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) via the Request for Family and Medical Leave form, with the start date and estimated end date
3. Once you have completed the Request for FML form, your eligibility for FML will be reviewed by the Leave Coordinator within 5 business days. If eligible for FML, Leave Coordinator will provide you with the necessary documentation, including the Certification of Healthcare Provider document, which must be completed by the healthcare provider
4. Return the completed Certification of Healthcare Provider document within 15 business days to your Leave Coordinator at FMLABenefits@kent.edu

All requests for leave must be initiated via the Request for Family and Medical Leave form. The link to this form is provided on this page for your convenience. For general information and/or questions regarding FML, please contact Employee Benefits at FMLABenefits@kent.edu or 330-672-3107.