... one equivalent to it in all respects. The Leave must be taken within a twelve month period. The employer may elect to use the calendar year, a fixed 12-month leave or fiscal year, or a 12-month period prior to or after the commencement of leave as the 12-month period. FMLA applies to all public agencies, including state, local and federal employers ... on a specified date at least 15 days after the date of the notice unless payment is made. If an employer has a policy with a greater grace period than that allowed by the regulations the employer must apply the more lenient policy. If the...

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