Form WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember - for Military Family Leave (Family and Medical Leave Act)

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Form WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember - for Military Family Leave (Family and Medical Leave Act)

What Is Form WH-385?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division on May 1, 2015 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form WH-385?
A: Form WH-385 is a certification for serious injury or illness of a current servicemember under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Q: Who is the form for?
A: The form is for military families seeking leave under the FMLA for a serious injury or illness of a current servicemember.

Q: What is the purpose of the form?
A: The form is used to certify the serious injury or illness of a current servicemember, which qualifies an eligible employee for military family leave under the FMLA.

Q: Do I need to fill out this form to take military family leave?
A: Yes, you need to complete Form WH-385 to request military family leave under the FMLA.

Q: What information is required on the form?
A: The form requires information about the servicemember's condition, treatment, and expected time of recovery, along with the employee's relationship to the servicemember.

Q: Who should complete the form?
A: The servicemember's healthcare provider or an authorized representative of the healthcare provider should complete the medical certification section of the form.

Q: What other documentation may be needed to support the request for military family leave?
A: In addition to Form WH-385, your employer may require other relevant medical documentation, such as medical records and diagnoses.

Q: Can my employer request additional information or clarification regarding the form?
A: Yes, your employer has the right to request additional information or clarification if needed to determine the eligibility for military family leave.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the form?
A: The FMLA regulations require you to submit the certification within 15 calendar days after the employer's request, or as soon as practicable in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Q: What happens if the form is incomplete or insufficient?
A: If the form is incomplete or insufficient, your employer should provide you with a written notice specifying the additional information needed to make the form complete.

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Form Details:

  • Released on May 1, 2015;
  • The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division;
  • Easy to use and ready to print;
  • Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
  • Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;

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