{"id":6634,"date":"2025-08-04T10:10:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.complianceprime.com\/blog\/?p=6634"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:42:46","slug":"fmla-vs-short-term-disability-can-your-employees-use-both-at-the-same-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.complianceprime.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/04\/fmla-vs-short-term-disability-can-your-employees-use-both-at-the-same-time\/","title":{"rendered":"FMLA vs. Short-Term Disability: Can Your Employees Use Both at the Same Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Employees need time off for all sorts of reasons: health issues, surgeries, pregnancies, family emergencies, and sometimes just a break to take care of their mental health. And when life gets serious, medical leave isn\u2019t optional, it\u2019s essential. Without it, employees burn out, productivity tanks, and companies see more turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news? There are leave options out there. But knowing which one applies, and when, is where things get tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the most important types of leave tied to medical conditions are FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and Short-Term Disability (STD). Both are commonly used, but they serve very different functions. One protects the employee\u2019s job, the other helps cover their income. The real question is: can they be used at the same time? Short answer, yes, usually. But there’s more to it. Let\u2019s break it all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is FMLA Leave (Family and Medical Leave Act)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks (60 workdays) of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for qualifying family or medical reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FMLA at a Glance:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who qualifies? Employees who:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n