Welcome to the IHB FMLA, Medical Leaves and Accommodations page.
On this page, you will find information and resources related to the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), company authorized medical leaves of absence, and both medical and religious accommodations.
If you need time off for yourself or a qualifying family member for medical reasons, see the FMLA section.
The 'Employee Guide to FMLA' explains eligibility, qualifying health conditions and qualifying family members.
If you do not qualify for FMLA, you may request a company authorized medical leave of absence, for your own medical condition, which may be granted at the discretion of the IHB.
Please see medical leave of absence section below.
If you have questions regarding any of the information or forms, please contact us at HR@ihbrr.com or 219-989-4923.
We will be happy to answer any questions and help you with this process.
Below you will find the IHB ‘s FMLA and Medical Leave of Absence Policy, the IHB’s Requesting Off Policy, the Employee’s Guide to FMLA from the Department of Labor, and instructions for T & E employees submitting lay-off requests in the kiosk.
Section I - FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
This section contains information about how to apply for FMLA leave.
Eligible employees may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave for a qualifying health condition for themselves or a qualifying family member.
For information on eligibility, qualifying conditions and qualifying family members, please see the Department of Labor Employee Guide to FMLA.
Below you will find the contact information for the IHB's third party FMLA administrator;
WORKPARTNERS
1-833-244-3134 Customer Service is available 24/7
Fax: 1-844-531-4854
Email: IHBLOA@workpartners.com
Address: PO Box 2840
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Section II - Company Authorized Medical Leave of Absence
This section contains information for applying for a company authorized medical leave of absence.
If an employee is not eligible for FMLA or if they have exhausted all available FMLA but still need time off of work for medical reasons, the IHB may, at their discretion, grant a medical leave of absence. Below you will find the contact info to apply for a medical leave of absense with Workpartners.
WORKPARTNERS
1-833-244-3134 Customer Service is available 24/7
Fax: 1-844-531-4854
Email: IHBLOA@workpartners.com
Address: PO Box 2840
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Section III - Medical Accommodations
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employment discrimination based on a person’s disability and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that would provide an equal opportunity for qualified individuals to get a job and/or successfully perform their job duties to the same extent as people without disabilities, provided that the accommodation does not cause an undue hardship to the employer. Any employee requesting a medical accommodation should complete the Medical Accommodation Request Form along with the Accommodation Medical Certification and submit both to the IHB’s Human Resources Department for review. Below you will find the necessary forms needed to request a medical accommodation. If you do not have access to a printer and would like the forms mailed to you, you may contact us at any time and we will be happy to assist you.
Section IV - Religious Accommodations
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion and requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs or practices unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the employer. Any employee requesting a religious accommodation should complete the Religious Accommodation Request Form below and submit it to the IHB’s Human Resources Department for review. Below you will find the necessary form needed to request a religious accommodation. If you do not have access to a printer and would like the form mailed to you, you may contact us at any time and we will be happy to assist you.
